LEGAL AID OF WEST VIRGINIA INC

Staff Attorney

Princeton, WV

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Role family: Legal
Seniority: Lead / management
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 8 Oct 2026

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Description

LAWV is seeking a passionate and dedicated attorney to join our team to serve as Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) for children in abuse and neglect cases in the West Virginia Circuit Courts from our Princeton Office. This position provides an exceptional opportunity to use your advocacy skills to make a meaningful difference in the safety and lives of children experiencing challenges at a critical time in their development.

About Legal Aid of West Virginia

Legal Aid of West Virginia is the state's largest nonprofit law firm, dedicated to providing high-quality civil legal services to vulnerable West Virginians. Our staff advocate for justice, protect fundamental rights, and work to eliminate barriers that prevent children and families from achieving stability and self-sufficiency.

Requirements

Must be competent or have demonstrable commitment to understanding and becoming competent in abuse and neglect law with the ability to develop specialized interview skills, and to obtain and process the information required by the Court for informed decisions regarding child placement and permanency.

Must have J.D. and be admitted to practice in West Virginia and be in good standing or must be eligible for admission to the West Virginia Bar under West Virginia Supreme Court Rule 9 if admitted to practice in another state or must be eligible to take the next regularly scheduled West Virginia Bar Exam.

Must have skills to use office technologies, including learning LAWV case management software.

Must be able to balance administrative and client advocacy responsibilities.

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