Openings on the LSV Board of Trustees

Legal Services Vermont has three Board of Trustees openings. These are volunteer positions:

• 2 Attorney Member vacancies
• 1 Client Member vacancy

To be eligible for the Attorney Member vacancy, a candidate must be:

1. a legal Vermont resident;
2. admitted to practice law in Vermont (and in good standing);
3. appointed by the Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association; and
4. experienced in finances, if possible.

To be eligible for the Client Member vacancy, a candidate must be:

1. a legal Vermont resident;
2. eligible to be an LSV client (with income below 200% of the federal poverty level, or $49,720 for a family of three); and
3. represent an underserved community, if possible.

To apply to join the Board of Trustees, please send your resume (not required for Client Trustee applicants) and a statement of interest (including details regarding meeting the above requirements and your reasons for wanting to join the Board of Trustees) to jeshockley@vtlegalaid.org by Friday, December 9, 2023.

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. The Board meets four times a year (March, June, September and December), and is made up of dedicated members who volunteer their time and voices in forwarding our mission.