Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
Staff Attorney, Veterans Law Project
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
5535 Albemarle RoadCharlotte, NC 28212Telephone: (704) 376-1600Fax: (704) 376-8627
Veterans Law Project Staff Attorney
WHO WE ARE:Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, a non-profit agency that provides free legal assistance incivil matters to low-income persons in the Charlotte region, seeks a staff attorney to join itsVeterans Law Project for an exciting opportunity to have a profound, positive impact onveterans in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area through individual representation and broaderadvocacy work. More information about the Advocacy Center may be found on our website:www.CharlotteLegalAdvocacy.org.ROLE:The Veterans Law Project Staff Attorney will assist veterans who are homeless or experiencinghousing instability with a variety of legal matters that cause obstacles to housing and economicstability. The Veterans Law Project Staff Attorney represents veterans with a variety of legalservices as well as collaborations with community partners and veteran services organizations.The staff attorney will be responsible for assisting with civil legal matters such as publicbenefits; eviction defense; health insurance access; disability rights; consumer law; housing;end-of-life planning; tax matters; discharge upgrades; expunctions; and drivers’ licenserestoration work. The attorney will also engage in community outreach and education.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Interview and counsel clients, providing referrals, advice, and brief service, orrepresentation in a variety of civil legal matters including eviction defense; expunctions;drivers’ license restoration; homeownership issues; consumer law; access toappropriate support services; end-of-life planning; tax issues; discharge upgrades; andpublic benefit and health insurance.
Work with pro bono volunteers in a clinical setting, conduct regular outreach andcommunity education for clients, and work with community service partners to identifythe civil legal needs of veterans.Engage in advocacy work through our community partners, when appropriate.Collaborate with Veterans’ organizations including the Department of Veterans Affairs,Veterans Bridge Home, Vet Centers for combat veterans, homeless shelters, countyVSOs, and Stand Downs for homeless Veterans.Assist the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Advancement Officer with organizationalfundraising activities as needed, assist in planning and conducting fundraising activitiesrelated to the program.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:A North Carolina bar license and at least one year of legal experience are required. Applicantsmust be motivated, self-directed, have a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, andpossess excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills. Good communication and listeningskills, the ability to work on a team and alone, adaptability, flexibility, a proven ability todevelop rapport and trust with clients, eagerness to learn and openness to evaluation, and anappreciation of diversity are required. VA accreditation; previous experience with militarydischarge boards; previous work with low-income populations, people with serious healthconditions, and volunteers; a demonstrated commitment to public service; participation in lawschool clinics and trial advocacy courses; and knowledge of housing and poverty law arepreferred. Prior military service and proficiency in languages other than English are highlyvalued.WORK SCHEDULE:Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy supports a hybrid work schedule with core work hours,Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Hybrid work schedules are subject to managementapproval and a probationary employment period.SALARY:This position is a full-time, salary-exempt position. The annual salary range begins at $59,483,with an upward adjustment depending upon experience. Salaries increase annually based on asalary scale.BENEFITS:The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy offers a generous leave and benefits package,including medical, dental and vision coverage at 100% for employees, 22 paid days of generalleave increasing proportionately with tenure; 15 paid holidays and 100% employer-paidprofessional liability. Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy also offers parental leave; lifeinsurance; long and short-term disability insurance; a salary reduction option for a flexiblespending account or health savings account; and North Carolina and Mecklenburg County BarDues in addition to opportunities for continuing legal education.TO APPLY:Submit a cover letter; resume; writing sample (advice letter, legal memorandum or brief); andthe names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references (preferablyindividuals who have supervised or managed your work) to careers@charlottelegaladvocacy.org.Please note the position for which you are applying in the subject line.
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy considers all qualified applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexualorientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Admission Deadline:
March 1, 2024
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Veterans Law Project Staff Attorney
WHO WE ARE:Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, a non-profit agency that provides free legal assistance incivil matters to low-income persons in the Charlotte region, seeks a staff attorney to join itsVeterans Law Project for an exciting opportunity to have a profound, positive impact onveterans in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area through individual representation and broaderadvocacy work. More information about the Advocacy Center may be found on our website:www.CharlotteLegalAdvocacy.org.ROLE:The Veterans Law Project Staff Attorney will assist veterans who are homeless or experiencinghousing instability with a variety of legal matters that cause obstacles to housing and economicstability. The Veterans Law Project Staff Attorney represents veterans with a variety of legalservices as well as collaborations with community partners and veteran services organizations.The staff attorney will be responsible for assisting with civil legal matters such as publicbenefits; eviction defense; health insurance access; disability rights; consumer law; housing;end-of-life planning; tax matters; discharge upgrades; expunctions; and drivers’ licenserestoration work. The attorney will also engage in community outreach and education.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Interview and counsel clients, providing referrals, advice, and brief service, orrepresentation in a variety of civil legal matters including eviction defense; expunctions;drivers’ license restoration; homeownership issues; consumer law; access toappropriate support services; end-of-life planning; tax issues; discharge upgrades; andpublic benefit and health insurance.
Work with pro bono volunteers in a clinical setting, conduct regular outreach andcommunity education for clients, and work with community service partners to identifythe civil legal needs of veterans.Engage in advocacy work through our community partners, when appropriate.Collaborate with Veterans’ organizations including the Department of Veterans Affairs,Veterans Bridge Home, Vet Centers for combat veterans, homeless shelters, countyVSOs, and Stand Downs for homeless Veterans.Assist the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Advancement Officer with organizationalfundraising activities as needed, assist in planning and conducting fundraising activitiesrelated to the program.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:A North Carolina bar license and at least one year of legal experience are required. Applicantsmust be motivated, self-directed, have a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, andpossess excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills. Good communication and listeningskills, the ability to work on a team and alone, adaptability, flexibility, a proven ability todevelop rapport and trust with clients, eagerness to learn and openness to evaluation, and anappreciation of diversity are required. VA accreditation; previous experience with militarydischarge boards; previous work with low-income populations, people with serious healthconditions, and volunteers; a demonstrated commitment to public service; participation in lawschool clinics and trial advocacy courses; and knowledge of housing and poverty law arepreferred. Prior military service and proficiency in languages other than English are highlyvalued.WORK SCHEDULE:Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy supports a hybrid work schedule with core work hours,Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Hybrid work schedules are subject to managementapproval and a probationary employment period.SALARY:This position is a full-time, salary-exempt position. The annual salary range begins at $59,483,with an upward adjustment depending upon experience. Salaries increase annually based on asalary scale.BENEFITS:The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy offers a generous leave and benefits package,including medical, dental and vision coverage at 100% for employees, 22 paid days of generalleave increasing proportionately with tenure; 15 paid holidays and 100% employer-paidprofessional liability. Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy also offers parental leave; lifeinsurance; long and short-term disability insurance; a salary reduction option for a flexiblespending account or health savings account; and North Carolina and Mecklenburg County BarDues in addition to opportunities for continuing legal education.TO APPLY:Submit a cover letter; resume; writing sample (advice letter, legal memorandum or brief); andthe names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references (preferablyindividuals who have supervised or managed your work) to careers@charlottelegaladvocacy.org.Please note the position for which you are applying in the subject line.
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy considers all qualified applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexualorientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Admission Deadline:
March 1, 2024
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