Location: Martinsburg,WV, USA
Martinsburg Attorney
Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is seeking 2 skilled motivated attorneys to join our Martinsburg Office. LAWV offers a great family friendly work environment and excellent benefit package which includes medical, dental and life insurance, and paid leave, valued at nearly $50,000year.
As an Attorney in our Martinsburg office, you can focus on Domestic Violence cases or you can get the opportunity to practice regularly in magistrate, family, and circuit court. The main areas of practice will include housing, family law, unemployment, custody, benefits, and domestic violence. You will be on the front lines helping clients in a wholistic manner. Service includes in-court representation, legal advice and information, community education, and assistance with filling out forms. We also work closely with several community partners.
Our Martinsburg office is in the fastest growing area of West Virginia, Berkeley County. Although it is located a little over one hour west of Washington, D.C., it provides the tranquility of a small, charming town. The office recently moved to the historic district of Martinsburg and is withing walking distance of downtown shops, restaurants and the federal and state courthouses. The surrounding area offers plenty of adventure for the outdoor enthusiast and is rich in both state and U.S. history. The position will require some travel which will not only enable you to take in the beauty of the Eastern Panhandle but the opportunity to get to know the bench and bar in our surrounding counties. Our service area includes Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, Hampshire, Hardy and Mineral counties.
Whatever you want to get into or away from, Martinsburg is here for you. Our diverse parks, shops, trails, and restaurants are ready to match your mood–whether it's high-energy adventure and exploration, a relaxing day at the spa or on the lake, or shopping and family fun that you're looking for.
If you are passionate about serving others and want to do rewarding work, please send your cover letter and resume to ...@lawv.net. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. LAWV is an organization dedicated to equity, justice and inclusion and our organization culture reflects that by seeking and supporting employees from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. EOE qualified women, people with disabilities, minorities, or members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.