Christian Legal Aid of DC – Staff Attorney, part-time

Position Announcement – Staff Attorney – Part-time

Moved by a vision where justice and mercy flow for the weary and burdened, Christian Legal Aid of DC (CLADC) exists to deliver access to justice for the most vulnerable in metro‑Washington DC, with the love of Christ. Our team mobilizes volunteer attorneys and law students to work alongside our staff to provide free legal services to neighbors in the Washington, DC area who cannot afford to hire an attorney and as a result do not have equal access to justice.

We sustain our work with joy; we aim to serve our clients with excellence; we remain centered in Jesus as we focus on our clients and are present in the communities where we serve.

Christian Legal Aid of DC

Washington, DC

$41.32 per hour

The Staff Attorney (Part‑time) role focuses on providing sound legal advice and delivering extended representation and brief legal services with compassion to low‑income and vulnerable individuals, primarily in criminal record sealing, estate planning, probate, and housing, and on ensuring that potential clients have access to justice. The Staff Attorney participates in virtual and in‑person legal clinics, delivers training to other attorneys and community members, and participates in community events.

• Understand prospective and current clients and build rapport
• Hold consultations with prospective and current clients; deliver actionable and sound legal advice with clarity
• Manage a TBD caseload of cases for extended representation and brief legal services
• Analyze clients’ cases, including criminal records for eligibility for setting aside, expunging, and/or record sealing under DC law; clients’ assets, liabilities, and responsibilities for estate planning; probate matters; and housing matters
• Draft persuasive motions and replies on behalf of clients and represent them throughout the legal process
• Maintain accurate client information, case status, and detailed notes in CLADC’s case management system (Clio Manage or Legal Server) and closely monitor case progression, including upcoming filing deadlines
• Conduct screenings and brief intake interviews through audio or video calls or in‑person to determine eligibility for CLADC’s services
• Deliver legal clinics in‑person and/or virtually to prospective clients
• Train CLADC’s volunteer attorneys and interns on CLADC’s practice areas; provide guidance and mentorship
• Support CLADC’s outreach strategy and in‑person community events (fairs, “tabling events”, workshops)
• Perform other tasks that the Executive Director may reasonably assign

• Keep track of work time
• Assist with follow‑up communication to clients and referral partners
• Assist, participate, and support CLADC’s key events

• Participate in and support advocacy events before local, state, and federal authorities
• Participate in CLADC’s team prayer and team meetings held on Wednesdays from 9 – 11 am

• A commitment to Christ in all that we do and participation in CLADC’s spiritual and community practices
• Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostle’s Creed
• Willingness to adhere to CLADC’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Community Life
• Commitment to demonstrate CLADC’s values of joy, excellence, Christ‑centered, client‑focused, and community‑present
• 1‑3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in or willingness and ability to practice criminal record sealing, estate planning, probate, and housing areas
• Licensed to practice law in Washington, DC, and a member of the DC Bar
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and otherwise) with ability to interact effectively and compassionately with clients from diverse backgrounds, hold fast‑paced conversations, and maintain calmness through tense verbal interactions
• Take the work of justice seriously but not themselves
• A self‑starter with strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision, but with a willingness to ask for help when needed
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, comfortable working…