Staff Attorney – West Chester, PA: Join Legal Aid of Southeastern PA as a Staff Attorney in their West Chester office, providing civil legal services to low-income individuals in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work model. Apply now to be a part of this dedicated team!
H1: Legal Aid of Southeastern PA Seeks Staff Attorney in West Chester Office
H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference
Organization: Legal Aid of Southeastern PA
Location: West Chester, PA
Salary: Starting at $54,000, commensurate with experience
Benefits: 401K retirement plan, health insurance with 100% premium coverage, ancillary benefits, generous leave provisions
Experience: At least 2 years preferred
Job Type: Full-time, hybrid work model
Job Title: Staff Attorney
Department: West Chester Office
Job Announcement Date: January 29, 2024
Organization Overview:
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) provides civil legal services to low-income individuals in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. They are currently seeking a Staff Attorney to join their team in the West Chester office.
Responsibilities:
• Interview clients, determine eligibility for services, and gather facts
• Conduct legal research and interpret laws and regulations
• Provide advice and counsel to clients
• Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and motions
• Develop strategies and arguments for cases
• Represent clients in court and before administrative agencies
• Review decisions and consult with management for potential appeals
• Participate in professional and community organizations
• Conduct clinics, education workshops, and community outreach
• Collaborate with LASP team to achieve office and program goals
• Develop knowledge of referral resources and assess community needs
• Enhance skills and knowledge through training opportunities
• Abide by professional standards of ethics and practice
• Complete administrative tasks and maintain case files
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and assist with grant reports
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or eligible for admission
• At least 2 years of experience preferred
• Proficiency in word processing, Outlook, case management software, and legal research tools
• Passionate about public interest law and serving low-income individuals
• Strong written and oral advocacy and organizational skills
• Willingness to accept complex and challenging cases and develop creative strategies
Equal Opportunity Employer:
LASP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
How to Apply:
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Elise Wilson-Coles, Human Resources Manager at Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, at ****. Please include the job title (West Chester Staff Attorney) in the subject line.
(SPLA01232024)
