Legal Jobs in Public Interest

Legal Counsel DUTIES: Exercises excellent independent judgment as lead counsel and advisor. Responsible for identifying, addressing and managing legal needs in support of business and strategic objectives. Attends Board and Management meetings (by phone). Provides strategic advice on how long-term plans must take into account intellectual property and medical professional liability risks and restrictions, especially with regard to the provision of medical information and a... read more

Chief Legal Officer The candidate will be reporting to the chief executive officer, the executive vice president and chief legal officer (EVP/CLO) of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. has overall responsibility for providing, managing, and coordinating the legal activities and affairs of PSJH and its ministries through the Department of Legal Affairs. Develop and lead enterprise strategy as well as "own" legal counsel, analysis and compliance with a balance of risk and reward i... read more

Senior Paralegal The candidate will be reviewing and finalizing payment arrangements, assisting in negotiating payment plans, preparing demand and default letters, and updating collection records. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 4 + years of relevant experience. Paralegal certificate is preferred. Qualified candidates will have excellent proofreading, editing, oral and written communication skills as well as superior attention to detail and organizational s... read more

Staff Attorney The candidate must be able to gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, and advise clients about their legal rights. Must also be able to interview clients and witnesses, as well as handle other details in preparation for client legal representation. Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. They interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community. They are i... read more

Healthcare Regulatory Lawyer The candidate will be responsible for: Counsel on all manner of healthcare regulatory compliance. Establishes, plans, and administers policies and goals to meet compliance objectives for the various business units of HHP. Ensures the regulatory compliance of the day to day operations of HHP. Maintains and improves documentation of policies and procedures. Works with the various HHP business units to implement workflow changes and training to ac... read more

Staff Attorney Duties: Engage in written and oral advocacy on behalf of children in removal proceedings. Will draft and submit best interests recommendations in immigration court, before asylum offices, to public interest attorneys, to the pro bono bar, and to the three federal agencies (DHS, HHS and DOJ) with responsibility for unaccompanied children in the United States. Will work directly with detained children and children released to families or sponsors, to advocate ... read more

Data Protection Legal Counsel Duties: Provide legal advice to HHP on the full range data protection issues as well as select information security / cybersecurity issues. Work with technology and other stakeholders to build-out the existing privacy program. Prepare / assist in the preparation of privacy impact assessments. Review data leakage incidents and make determination as to whether any notifications are required. Draft / review and submit such notifications. Prepare ... read more

Staff Attorney The candidate will gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, and advise clients about their legal rights. Will interview clients and witnesses, as well as handle other details in preparation for client legal representation. Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community. Is involved with outreach, community educa... read more

Paralegal Duties: Under the supervision of professional staff, this staff member interviews and pre-screens persons in need of services for potential eligibility. Gives contact information for Department of Human Services when potentially eligible households are identified and speaks to and interacts with groups to provide information and materials. Recording of activities and maintaining electronic files and records of work activities to provide access to and retrieval of... read more

Staff Attorney (Housing) Duties: Provide direct legal services to clients including advice, administrative advocacy, in-court representation in both Municipal Court and Court of Common Pleas, and referrals as needed. Prepare training materials and presentations for health care partners and community members. Present at community outreach events in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Participate in a housing-related working group within the public interest community,... read more