HSLDA is seeking a legal assistant to join our team and partner with an attorney to serve our member families. This is a full-time position, located on-site in our office in Purcellville, VA. (Non-remote).

 What You Will Do

  • Serve as the initial point of contact for members seeking answers and assistance: gather relevant facts, give assistance and guidance, and provide timely follow-up until resolution is achieved.
  • Solve problems presented by members that do not require attorney input.
  • Handle a high volume of calls in a professional manner that promotes the goodwill of HSLDA and homeschooling to members.
  • Know and stay up-to-date with the homeschool laws of 5-10 states.
  • Detect, analyze, and monitor new legislation of interest in multiple active legislatures, communicate with legislators and state homeschool leaders, and ensure relevant, accurate legal information is posted on HSLDA's website.
  • Perform other clerical duties, including preparing routine correspondence, answering the phone, responding to emails, and researching various legal or policy issues.
  • File correspondence in written and electronic format: maintain a log of phone calls, assist other legal assistants and attorneys as assigned, and understand and respect office policies and individual attorney protocols.

What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
  • Excellent customer service and phone skills
  • Ability to maintain professional composure, even in emotional or stressful situations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Fluency in Spanish a plus
  • Technical competency
  • Command of Microsoft Office and Salesforce a plus
  • Ability to function well individually and on a team
  • Ability to conduct and analyze research
  • An investigative spirit and self-motivation
  • Flexibility and the desire to learn and improve in a dynamic environment
  • Being a committed Christian who supports HSLDA's mission
  • The ability to work full time, on-site at our office in Purcellville, VA

HSLDA requests a minimum two-year commitment. 

What We Offer You

  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Thirteen paid holidays, plus your birthday annually
  • Generous vacation and sick leave policy
  • Onsite gym privileges
  • A homeschool- and family-friendly work environment
  • An opportunity to collaborate with a team that encourages learning and improvement
  • A place to invest your talents in a meaningful cause

Does this describe you? If so, please reach out to us! Send your resume to jobs@hslda.org with Legal Assistant in the subject line. Please include a cover letter explaining why you feel you are a good professional and cultural fit. This is a full-time, on-site position (non-remote). Please feel free to pass this message along to anyone you know who might be interested in serving in the advancement of homeschooling.

About Us 

HSLDA is a Christian non-profit advocacy organization that equips homeschooling families to provide the best educational experience for their children. We do this by caring for each member family and protecting and securing the future of homeschooling. We are firmly committed to serving our members and the homeschool community.