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: Summer Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Research legal issues and draft memoranda on issues in individual client cases or to support the organization’s systemic advocacy and litigation. - Work alongside staff attorneys and advocates in individual client representation at all stages, including interviews, advice, counseling, document review, and appearances in hearings. - Draft complaints, demand letters, petitions, certifications, affidavits, or other docume...
Job Title: Sarah W. Mitchell Summer Public Interest Intern Job Responsibilities: - Work alongside staff attorneys and advocates to promote awareness and commitment to careers in law and public interest. - Assist in advancing the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities. - Engage in a variety of legal and social issues to advocate for individuals with disabilities. - Participate in a hybrid work environment, collaborating with professionals in disability-rel
Job Title: Bristol Staff Attorney – Bristol (Bucks County), PA Job Responsibilities: The Bristol Staff Attorney at the organization is tasked with providing civil legal services in the Bristol Office located in Bucks County. The position has traditionally concentrated on representing clients in landlord and tenant cases, encompassing private residential rental issues such as defending evictions, addressing habitability issues, and cases related to subsidized and public hou...
Job Title: Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Engage in client interviewing to understand and address the needs and wants of clients. - Conduct legal and factual research to support case development and client advocacy. - Draft legal documents, including briefs and pleadings, under the supervision of experienced attorneys. - Participate in administrative agency appearances to represent clients and advocate for their interests. -
Job Title: Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Participate in a 10-week summer program focused on public interest legal advocacy and representation. - Engage in client interviewing to understand their needs and wants effectively. - Conduct legal and factual research to support cases and legal matters. - Draft legal documents, including briefs and pleadings, under the guidance of experienced attorneys. - Make administrative agency
Job Title Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities The Deborah T. Poritz Fellowship is designed to provide law students with hands-on experience in public interest legal advocacy and representation. Fellows will be engaged in a variety of responsibilities that may include: - Client interviewing to understand and assess their needs. - Conducting legal and factual research to support case development and client representation. - Draft
Job Title: Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Participate in a 10-week summer program designed to promote awareness and commitment to public interest law. - Engage in a variety of public interest legal issues, which may include client interviewing, legal and factual research, drafting legal documents, and appearances before administrative agencies. - For students who have completed two years of law school, additional responsibil
Job Title: Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Engage in client interviewing to understand their needs and provide effective legal advocacy. - Conduct legal and factual research to support casework and policy development. - Draft legal documents, including briefs and pleadings, under the guidance of experienced attorneys. - Participate in administrative agency appearances and, for qualified students, court appearances. - Collabor
Program: **Members Only** Job Title: Bi-Lingual Paralegal – Social Security Disability Job Responsibilities: The Bi-Lingual Paralegal – Social Security Disability at the organization is expected to work closely with attorneys and other project staff specializing in Social Security Disability cases. The primary responsibilities include: - Representing claimants in SSI/SSDI cases, specifically those who may be dealing with various physical and psychological impairments. - Providing ...
Program: **Members Only** Job Title: Bi-Lingual Paralegal – Social Security Disability Job Responsibilities: The role of a Bi-Lingual Paralegal in the Social Security Disability department involves working closely with attorneys and project staff to assist low-income New Jerseyans with their SSI/SSDI claims. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting client intake and screening relevant information for disability claims. - Preparing and filing necessary forms, appeals, and supportin...
Job Title: Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Participate in a 10-week summer program focusing on public interest legal advocacy and representation. - Engage in client interviewing, legal and factual research, and drafting legal documents. - Make appearances at administrative agencies and, for those who have completed two years of law school, court appearances. - Involve in in-depth case work and brainstorming with attorneys on