Poverty Law Project Staff Attorney
Vermont Legal Aid seeks full-time Staff Attorney for our Poverty Law Project.
The Poverty Law Project provides legal assistance for the most critical needs of low-income Vermonters. This includes fighting for safe, stable, and affordable housing, and income support from benefits, and advocating for systemic change on behalf of low-income Vermonters through high impact cases and legislative and administrative advocacy. This position will be located in VLA’s Burlington office.
General responsibilities: interview prospective clients, assess legal problems, and identify legal advice; individual and systems advocacy in a variety of forums on behalf of clients; conduct factual investigations and analysis; legal research; prepare briefs and argue appeals; become proficient in law handled by the specific law project.
See https://www.vtlegalaid.org/about-vla/jobs for job description details and https://www.vtlegalaid.org/our-projects for specific project information.
We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goals of social justice and individual rights. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination-and-harassment-free workplace.
Starting salary is $71,793-$82,061, commensurate with experience. Benefits include four weeks paid vacation and retirement, as well as excellent health benefits. These are bargaining unit positions. Attorney applicants must be licensed to practice law in Vermont, eligible for admission by waiver, or have passed the UBE with a Vermont passing score. In-state travel in a personal vehicle required.
Applications received by close of business on December 22, 2025 will be prioritized, but we will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled. Your application should be sent as a single PDF and include a cover letter and resume, bar status, writing sample, and at least three professional references with contact information. Please send your application by e-mail to hiring@vtlegalaid.org, and include in the subject line your name and “Staff Attorney positions.” Please let us know how you heard about this position.