Supervising Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Lead the Charge for Justice!

Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is seeking an energetic, skilled, and committed leader to serve as a regional Supervising Attorney . Operating from our Statewide Headquarters in Charleston , you will spearhead legal advocacy and office leadership for a regional service area spanning Logan, Mingo, Boone, and Lincoln Counties .

This is more than a management role; it is an opportunity to be a practitioner-leader , balancing direct legal advocacy with the strategic oversight of a mission-driven team.

The Impact You Will Make

As a key member of the LAWV program management team , you will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality, accessible legal services for low-income West Virginians.

• Strategic Leadership: You will assist the Executive Director in fulfilling administrative and financial responsibilities to the Board of Directors and help set office priorities by assessing the unique needs of clients in your region.
• Team Mentorship: You will be responsible for building and coaching a legal team , including the hiring, orientation, training, and professional development of field staff.
• Operational Excellence: You will oversee the day-to-day operations of our recently renovated, modern office space in downtown Logan , ensuring uniform, high-quality advocacy across all forums, including courts and administrative agencies.
• Community Advocacy: You will collaborate with human and social service organizations to strengthen local service delivery and ensure legal aid reaches those who need it most.
• Direct Advocacy: You will remain an active practitioner, providing direct legal services and maintaining a presence in the courtroom alongside your team.

Who You Are

We are looking for a talented lawyer with a "participatory management style" who thrives in a team-oriented environment.

• Experience: You must be a member in good standing of the West Virginia State Bar with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Management Proven: You have a demonstrated ability to manage personnel, ideally with 2+ years of managerial experience .
• Skillset: You possess well-developed administrative skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex, multifaceted projects with tact and flexibility.
• Mission-Driven: You have a broad knowledge of the social and legal issues impacting our clients and a deep commitment to finding remedies to address them.

Why Join LAWV?

• Salary: $67,000 - $79,000, based upon experience.
• Professional Growth: We invest in our leaders. You will work closely with the Legal Services Manager to identify individual training needs and develop long-term professional goals.
• Work Environment: Enjoy the resources of a statewide headquarters while leading a modern, newly relocated regional office.

Ready to lead? Join us in our mission to provide justice for all West Virginians.