The Northern Virginia Office of the Legal Aid Justice Center is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Attorney for its Immigrant Advocacy Program

By on January 28th, 2013

The Legal Aid Justice Center seeks a bilingual attorney to join its office in Falls Church, Virginia. Their work includes the provision of general civil legal assistance in the areas of housing, consumer and employment law for Northern Virginia’s diverse low-income immigrant communities. They also provide extensive representation to, and work closely with, the region’s predominantly Latino day laborers.

The Legal Aid JusticeCenter is a nationally recognized, non-profit program providing free civil legal assistance from four offices throughout the state of Virginia. The staff of more than thirty advocates pursue systemic legal advocacy for all low-income Virginians using a wide array of strategies. Through legal representation, community organization and statewide advocacy, the Legal Aid Justice Center works both to eliminate the immediate symptoms and to address the underlying causes of poverty in Virginia.

Qualifications include:

  • Membership in the Virginia bar or eligibility to waive in immediately;
  • A demonstrated commitment to social justice;
  • Spanish language proficiency;
  • Experience working for a public interest law firm, legal services organization, or other nonprofit as an attorney or in a pro bono capacity (ideally 1-5 years of experience);
  • Outstanding communication skills; and
  • An ability to balance a variety of responsibilities with a healthy sense of humor.

Competitive public interest salary DOE. Exceptional fringe benefits include generous leave, fully paid health insurance, retirement plan, student loan repayment assistance and a great work environment.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, references and a writing sample by e-mail to Alex Gulotta and Ivy Finkenstadt, followed by a hard copy to:

Alex R. Gulotta, Executive Director
Legal Aid   JusticeCenter
1000 Preston   Avenue, Suite A
Charlottesville, VA22903 

E-mailed applications will only be considered if followed by a hard copy.

The Legal Aid JusticeCenter is a 501(c)(3) organization and does not receive funding from the Legal Services Corporation. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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