Job Title: Helpline Intake Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Helpline Intake Staff Attorney is responsible for several key tasks aimed at assisting individuals with low incomes and limited resources in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. The essential duties include: - Conducting preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients via telephone, internet, and in person. - Screening clients to ascertain eligibility for services, investigating facts, and
Job Title: Bristol Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Bristol Staff Attorney position involves providing civil legal services at the Bristol Office within the organization, which serves individuals with low incomes across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. The role primarily focuses on representing clients in landlord and tenant cases, including private residential rental issues such as defending evictions and addressing habitability issues, as well as
Job Title: Youth Practice Group Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: A Youth Practice Group Staff Attorney focuses on providing pro bono legal assistance to youth with disabilities aged 3-21, particularly those affected by the justice system, through the Youth Justice Project. This initiative aims to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by offering civil legal advocacy to justice-impacted youth with disabilities. The Staff Attorney will engage in direct legal representation
Job Title: Associate Attorney Exempt Org Law Job Responsibilities: The Associate Attorney will join a team dedicated to serving nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations, and philanthropic individuals. The primary responsibilities include: - Serving as general counsel to a wide range of public charities, private foundations, trade associations, and other nonprofits. - Providing legal counsel on matters related to tax-exempt organizations and philanthropic activities. - Drafting in
Job Title: Assistant Defender - Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Defender is responsible for providing high-quality, client-centered legal representation to individuals facing criminal charges in Philadelphia. As part of an interdisciplinary team, the Assistant Defender collaborates with social workers, investigators, mitigation specialists, and administrative professionals to support clients and communities effectively. The role involves: - Advocating for clie
Job Title: Chief of Homicide/SDU Job Responsibilities: - Manage the day-to-day operations of both the Homicide and Special Defense Unit. - Develop and implement procedures and protocols to enhance departmental efficiency and promote professional development of the unit’s staff. - Create and foster an environment where attorneys and social work mitigators can develop, maintain, and enhance skills necessary for handling high-level, high-stakes cases, including death-certifie...
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Internship for Rising 3Ls Job Responsibilities: - Represent Defender clients at Preliminary Hearings, Motions to Suppress, and Municipal Court trials. - Draft, file, and argue motions and memoranda of law. - Interview clients via phone, in-person, and at county or state correctional facilities. - Analyze forensic evidence and draft memoranda outlining its significance to the case. - Participate in holistic representation practices to support clie
Job Title: Principal Intelligence Specialist Job Responsibilities: The Principal Intelligence Specialist is a key player in the mission of StratIntel within the organization’s Member Supervision department, which focuses on delivering proactive intelligence to enhance investor protection and market integrity. Responsibilities include: - Leading complex analytical projects to identify emerging market risks with minimal supervision. - Developing sophisticated frameworks to...
Job Title: Energy Unit Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Energy Unit Paralegal will engage in a variety of tasks to support the mission of the department in advocating for accessible and affordable utilities for low-income residents. The key responsibilities include: - Conducting interviews with Energy applicants either via phone or in-person to gather necessary information. - Providing advice and representation to the department’s clients under attorney supervision. - ...
Job Title: Principal Analyst, Risk Monitoring - Retail Job Responsibilities: - Conduct risk monitoring activities and ongoing risk assessments of organization members, reporting to a Risk Monitoring Director. - Support the Risk Monitoring Director in identifying existing and emerging risks and interacting with internal and external parties. - Conduct risk monitoring activities for complex or elevated risk firms with minimal supervision from a Risk Monitoring Director or desi
Job Title: Principal Analyst, Risk Monitoring Job Responsibilities: - Conduct risk monitoring activities and ongoing risk assessments of FINRA members under the supervision of a Risk Monitoring Director. - Identify existing and emerging risks and interact with internal and external parties. - Conduct risk monitoring activities for complex or elevated risk firms with minimal supervision. - Collaborate with internal departments to analyze, communicate, and make recommendations
Job Title: Temporary Staff Attorney - Medical Legal Community Partnership Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal consultation and direct representation to patients referred by health center staff, including physicians, nurses, social workers, public benefits counselors, and other staff. - Research rights and available benefits for clients, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape affecting patient health. - Collaborate with health center administrators, p
Job Title: Eviction Defense Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Eviction Defense Attorney will play a critical role in expanding tenant advocacy as part of the Right to Counsel initiative at the organization. The attorney is responsible for representing low-income tenants in eviction proceedings and providing legal support to the Eviction Diversion program. Key responsibilities include: - Zealously representing private, public, and subsidized housing tenants in various matte
Job Title: Principal Analyst, Risk Monitoring Job Responsibilities: - Conduct risk monitoring activities and ongoing risk assessments of organization members, reporting to a Risk Monitoring Director. - Identify existing and emerging risks and interact with internal and external parties. - Execute risk monitoring activities for complex or elevated risk firms with minimal supervision. - Collaborate with internal departments to analyze, communicate, and make recommendations reg
Job Title: Senior Principal Analyst, Office of Strategic Engagements Job Responsibilities: The Senior Principal Analyst in the Office of Strategic Engagement is tasked with supporting the leadership team in External Strategic Engagements. The role involves developing high-impact publications, speaker preparation materials, and other messaging for external audiences, including member firms. The analyst will build relationships and work closely with senior leadership across th
Job Title: Director, Housing Rights Job Responsibilities: 1. Supervision of Project Services: - Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with project staff. - Monitor staff assignments and performance, providing reports to the Director of Legal Services and Executive Director. - Ensure compliance with case management and deliverables. - Oversee project-related report preparation and staff evaluations. - Lead the hiring process and ongoing training related to funding complia
Job Title: Principal Analyst, Risk Monitoring - Capital Markets Job Responsibilities: - Conduct risk monitoring activities and ongoing risk assessments of organization members, reporting to a Risk Monitoring Director. - Support the direct manager by identifying existing and emerging risks and facilitating interactions with internal and external parties. - Execute risk monitoring activities, potentially involving complex or high-risk firms, with guidance and minimal supervisi
Job Title: Principal Intelligence Specialist Job Responsibilities: The Principal Intelligence Specialist plays a crucial role in the organization’s Member Supervision department, specifically within StratIntel, by contributing to the mission of enhancing investor protection and market integrity. The core responsibilities include: - Leading complex analytical projects to identify emerging market risks with minimal supervision. - Developing sophisticated frameworks to evalu...
Job Title: Family Advocacy Unit Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Family Advocacy Unit Paralegal is tasked with a range of responsibilities that are crucial for the effective representation and advocacy of parents involved in the Philadelphia child welfare system. Under the supervision of an attorney, the paralegal will: - Collaborate with attorneys, social workers, other paralegals, and peer parent advocates to assist clients facing involvement with the Department of Hum
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Family Advocacy Unit Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney position within the Family Advocacy Unit (FAU) at the organization involves providing legal representation and advocacy for parents involved in the Philadelphia child welfare system. Attorneys in this role are expected to: - Zealously represent parents in efforts to maintain or regain custody of their children. - Engage in high-quality courtroom advocacy with a substantial focus on cli
Job Title Eviction Diversion Hotline Paralegal Job Responsibilities The Eviction Diversion Hotline Paralegal will be responsible for a range of duties as part of a collaborative team of attorneys and paralegals. Key responsibilities include: - Handling a high volume of calls from tenants regarding the Eviction Diversion and Targeted Financial Assistance Program - Screening tenants for eligibility and performing intake - Providing information about the Eviction Diversio
Job Title: 2026 Arthur D. Hellman Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Work closely with the organization's First Amendment litigators on substantive projects that advance strategic litigation. - Contribute directly to cutting-edge litigation that protects freedom of speech, expression, and thought. - Engage in essential skills training for public-interest practice, including legal research and writing, client interaction, and media relations. - Make meaningful contributions t
Job Title 2026 Summer Legal Internship Job Responsibilities The Summer Legal Internship at the organization offers law students a unique opportunity to engage in advocacy and policy projects that influence the national discourse on free speech. Interns will be placed in one of the organization's non-litigation advocacy departments, where they will: - Conduct legal research on public policy affecting expressive rights. - Draft internal bill analyses and public commentary.
Job Title: Summer Legal Internship Job Responsibilities: - Legal interns will work from the organization's Philadelphia or Washington, . offices. - Interns will contribute directly to advocacy and policy projects that influence the national conversation on free speech. - Interns will be placed in one of the organization's non-litigation advocacy departments. - Responsibilities include drafting and editing policy analyses for college administrators. - Interns will research
Job Title: 2026 Summer Legal Internship Job Responsibilities: - Contribute to advocacy and policy projects that influence the national dialogue on free speech. - Participate in one of the organization's non-litigation advocacy departments. - Support ongoing initiatives to protect free expression and academic freedom. - Engage in research and respond to threats to free expression beyond the campus. - Draft advocacy materials and assist in shaping the organization's public com
Job Title: 2026 Summer Legal Internship Job Responsibilities: - Participate in a 10-week paid program designed for law students, offering a stipend of $8,000, running from June through August. - Work from the organization's Philadelphia or Washington, . offices. - Contribute to advocacy and policy projects that influence the national conversation on free speech. - Be placed in one of the organization’s non-litigation advocacy departments to support the defense of free e...
Job Title: Spring 2026 Legal Clerkship Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and draft memoranda for First Amendment litigation. - Review university policies and legislative proposals to assess compliance with constitutional standards. - Investigate violations of expressive rights on college campuses. - Draft policy analyses and advocacy letters aimed at securing meaningful reforms. - Assist in public-facing commentary on emerging free speech controversies. Education and
Job Title: Spring 2026 Legal Clerkship Job Responsibilities: The Spring 2026 Legal Clerkship provides law students with the opportunity to engage with the organization, a leading defender of free expression. This part-time clerkship spans 15 weeks and is designed to fit within academic schedules, offering academic credit. During the clerkship, students gain practical experience in litigation, policy, and advocacy. Legal clerks work in close collaboration with organization at
Job Title: Spring 2026 Legal Clerkship Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and draft memoranda for First Amendment litigation. - Review university policies and legislative proposals to assess compliance with constitutional standards. - Investigate violations of expressive rights on college campuses. - Draft policy analyses and advocacy letters aimed at securing meaningful reforms. - Assist in public-facing commentary on emerging free speech controversies. - Work with li
Job Title: Spring 2026 Legal Clerkship Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and draft memoranda for First Amendment litigation. - Review university policies and legislative proposals to assess compliance with constitutional standards. - Investigate violations of expressive rights on college campuses. - Draft policy analyses and advocacy letters aimed at securing meaningful reforms. - Assist in public-facing commentary on emerging free speech controversies. - Work with th
Job Title: Spring 2026 Legal Clerkship Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and draft memoranda for First Amendment litigation. - Review university policies and legislative proposals to assess compliance with constitutional standards. - Investigate violations of expressive rights on college campuses. - Draft policy analyses and advocacy letters aimed at securing meaningful reforms. - Assist in public-facing commentary on emerging free speech controversies. Education and
JOB TITLE Managing Attorney JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Managing Attorney at the organization is responsible for overseeing the effective delivery of legal services. This includes supervising substantive unit supervisors and supporting the Executive Director in overall program management. Key responsibilities include: Legal Oversight & Compliance - Oversee and evaluate casework managed by lead attorneys across all units. - Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation (L
Job Title: Summer 2026 Internship Positions for Law Students Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and writing - Review and answer intake letters - Engage in case development and investigation - Assist with discovery processes - Participate in client meetings, depositions, and court proceedings as appropriate - Work under the supervision of attorneys Education and Experience Information: - Open to law students - Semester externships typically part-time, aligned wit
Job Title: Spring 2026 Internship Positions for Law Students Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and writing to support ongoing cases. - Review and respond to intake letters from incarcerated individuals. - Participate in case development and investigation processes. - Assist with discovery and other legal procedures. - Attend client meetings, depositions, and court sessions under attorney supervision. Education and Experience Information: - The positions are ope
Job Title: Post-Graduate Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Litigate statutory and constitutional civil rights claims on behalf of incarcerated individuals, primarily in federal court. - Conduct visits to prisons and other institutions to meet with clients and monitor ongoing conditions of confinement. - Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and clients to investigate and develop potential cases. - Provide legal advice and pro se assistance to incarcerated people throug
Job Title: Summer Law Internship in Child Welfare Job Responsibilities: The Summer Law Internship in Child Welfare is designed for law students, particularly those in their second year, who have a genuine interest in children's issues, the child welfare system, and juvenile justice. The internship takes place from the end of May to August 2026 and is part of the Child Advocacy Unit (CAU) at the organization. Interns will gain practical experience in child welfare law through
Job Title: 2026/2027 Legal Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Engage in all aspects of federal and state court litigation. - Conduct thorough factual and legal research and provide comprehensive guidance and analysis of laws across various jurisdictions. - Draft, review, and edit analytic and persuasive written work products. - Participate in advising government clients, taking into account legal, political, and justice considerations specific to each circumstance. - Engage with
Job Title: Staff Attorney: Medical-Legal Partnership Job Responsibilities: An organization staff attorney provides high-quality legal services to low-income people with disabilities in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. The staff attorney will primarily work with the organization’s Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) Initiative. Responsibilities include: - Providing on-site direct legal services at one or more of the organization’s MLP sites, including advice, ad...
Job Title: Health and Independence Unit – Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The paralegal position within the Health and Independence Unit at the organization involves a variety of critical duties aimed at assisting clients with accessing public benefits. The responsibilities include: - Regularly conducting intake sessions with other unit members. - Interviewing clients, including homebound individuals or those in nursing homes, through phone or home visits. - Analyzing and...
Job Title: Intake Paralegal - Health and Independence Unit Job Responsibilities: The intake paralegal for the Health and Independence Unit (H&I) at the organization will perform a variety of duties essential for aiding clients in accessing public benefits that provide necessary income and health coverage. The primary responsibilities include: - Conducting a high volume of intakes, both in person and over the phone, for the unit. - Interviewing clients, including homebound c