Family Law Staff Attorney

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Family Law Staff Attorney
Location: York, PA
Organization: MidPenn Legal Services
Department: Family Law
Salary: $58,411 - $64,225
Experience: 1-4 years preferred
Job Description:
• Full-time position at a civil legal aid law firm in south central Pennsylvania
• Dedicated to providing free legal representation to low-income individuals and victims of domestic and sexual violence
• Consult, advise, and represent income eligible individuals in family law matters, specifically custody and protection from abuse cases
• Understanding of the unique needs of separating families and navigating the legal system
• Strong written and oral communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to work with a diverse client population and prioritize responsibilities
• Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) preferred
• Courtroom hearing experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Salary range for 1-4 years of experience is $58,411 - $64,225
• Excellent fringe benefits including health and dental insurance, paid holidays and leave, retirement benefits, and loan repayment assistance
• Equal opportunity employer
Qualifications:
• Law degree and license to practice law in Pennsylvania
• 1-4 years of experience preferred
• Strong legal research skills and familiarity with online legal research
• Understanding of trauma informed and client focused legal practices
• Ability to work on a team and meet time-sensitive deadlines
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the Executive Director of MidPenn Legal Services, Rhodia Thomas, at .

Health and Dental insurance, Short and Long Disability Insurance, 14 paid Holidays per year, 4 days paid personal leave, 12 days paid annual leave in the first year, Up to 84 hours of paid sick leave, 403(b) retirement benefit with employer contribution after one year of employment, Loan repayment assistance program eligibility, Attorney fees for licensing, local and state bar memberships, and malpractice insurance

English/Spanish preferred

Legal representation, Consultation, Advising, Written and oral communication, Negotiation, Analytical skills, Legal research, Trauma-informed practices, Client-focused practices, Bilingual

Law degree and license to practice law in Pennsylvania

Email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Rhodia Thomas, Executive Director at

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