Staff Attorney, Domestic Violence & Family Law Unit

Overview Legal Aid DC seeks an experienced, preferably bilingual, staff attorney for its Domestic Violence and Family Law Unit. Since 1932, Legal Aid has provided civil legal assistance to clients in individual cases and engaged in systemic reform. Currently, we provide individual representation in consumer law, domestic violence/family law, housing, public benefits, and appellate matters. We also work on immigration matters and help individuals with the collateral consequences of their involvement with the criminal justice system. From the experiences of our clients, we identify opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and systemic impact and appellate litigation. Legal Aid believes that meaningful pursuit of our anti-poverty mission requires an unwavering commitment to racial justice and equity. We aspire to reflect the rich racial diversity of the communities we serve and to value, respect, and empower our staff and clients to be effective agents of change. For more information about Legal Aid please visit our website, About the Domestic Violence & Family Law Unit The Domestic Violence & Family Law Unit is comprised of a managing attorney, supervising attorneys, staff attorneys, legal assistants, and intake specialists. The unit represents clients in a wide range of intrafamily matters in D.C. Superior Court. We assist domestic violence survivors with Civil Protection Orders and represent clients in custody, child support, parentage, and divorce cases. In addition to representing clients in court, the Unit participates in community outreach, interviews prospective clients, and engages in systemic reform efforts. The Unit primarily works out of our NW office, but may also work out of Legal Aid DC’s community office in SE. Unit attorneys also staff one or more of the District’s two Domestic Violence Intake Centers (DVICs) – in NW at the DC Superior Courthouse and in SE at the “Big Chair” office complex in Anacostia – as well as the Child Support Resource Center (CSRC) and the Family Law Assistance Network (FLAN) offices at DC Superior Court. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have the following: Membership or eligibility for membership in the DC bar. Two to five years of experience in legal services, ideally with a background in DV/family law. Strong litigation, organizational, communication, and leadership skills. The ability to work skillfully, both independently and collaboratively with teams. A demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and economic justice. Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments. Bilingual skills in Spanish, Amharic, or another language prevalent in Legal Aid DC’s client community are strongly preferred but not required. Salary and Benefits The attorney will be paid in accordance with Legal Aid's scale based on years of full-time legal experience. Lateral hires will receive credit for years of relevant work experience. Starting salaries are as follows: Two years of full-time legal work experience: $75,752 Three years of full-time legal work experience: $78,277 Five years of full-time legal work experience: $85,852 Ten years of full-time legal work experience: $93,427 Legal Aid generally provides two salary increases per year: a cost-of-living increase at the beginning of the year and a step increase in July. Legal Aid offers a generous benefits package, including eligibility for fully paid health insurance, annual retirement match, 13 paid holidays, 20 days of annual leave per year, and 15 days of sick leave per year. Click here for full salary scale and additional benefits information. This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. New hires start with a 90-day probationary period before they are considered full-time, regular employees. To Apply Legal Aid values an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourages applications from interested persons from diverse backgrounds of any race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage applications from people with personal experience with the criminal justice system and/or lived experiences in the communities we serve. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and resume here. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. This position has a closing date of October 10, 2025. No emails or phone calls, please. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-27