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,...
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Duties: Support cases proceeding through Juvenile Court. Schedule meetings with caseworkers and obtain all necessary documents to prepare a case. Draft legal documents for solicitor review (petitions, proposed orders, motions). File and/or arrange for service of legal documents. Assist court representatives in tracking and monitoring the progress of cases. Attend and participate in pre-hearing meetings. Attend court, take notes during the hearings, and keep all pap... read more
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Court Advocate Duties: Provide administrative support to one full time and one part-time attorney. Inform clients of PFA legal options. Assist clients in obtaining Temporary Protection from Abuse orders and petition paperwork. Coordinate with and prepare client orders and court files for Legal Services Manager and Staff Attorney. Assist in PFA court. Maintain multiple statistical data for legal department. Participate in community outreach on domestic violenc... read more
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Paralegals - Felony Waiver Unit The candidates... must have a Paralegal Degree (preferably from an . approved program) and/or a Bachelor's Degree. Spanish language skills (oral and written) are a plus.... read more
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Assistant Defender The candidate will work in preliminary hearings and progress to misdemeanor trials, felony waiver trials, juvenile adjudications... and jury trials. Demonstrated commitment to indigent defense and/or criminal justice reform. Relevant clinical program, trial advocacy or comparable work experience. Knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal and constitutional law, statutory interpretation, and ethical principles contained in the Rules of Professional Conduct.... read more
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Assistant Defender - Criminal (Fall 2022) The candidate will start the practice in preliminary hearings and progress to misdemeanor trials, felony waiver trials, juvenile adjudications... and jury trials. The candidate should be Pennsylvania barred attorney or third year law students who plan on taking the Pennsylvania Bar immediately after graduation. Must have demonstrated commitment to indigent defense and/or criminal justice reform. Relevant clinical program, trial advocacy... read more
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Summary Company Defender ; of Phila Location Philadelphia, PA 19102 Industries Legal Services Job Type Full Time Employee Years of Experience 1+ to 2 Years Education Level Bachelor's Degree Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Salary $28, - $28, /year Contact Information Department of Human Resources Defender ; of Phila 1441 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Fax: 215-... read more
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The candidate provides support to firm Attorneys in the preparation of client files, preparation of cases in litigation, in the drafting and filing of pleadings and for emergency services in accordance with the Victims of Criminal Act federal guidelines. Provides liaison to clients or potential clients by providing intake, information, legal options, referral and follow-up service. Such liaison may include accompanying clients at (trial) hearings. Provides advocacy... read more
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of Legislative Affairs Duties: Participates in the development of policies in the immediate manager's organization, and interpret such policies throughout the department. Develops objectives, policies and procedures for the approval of immediate manager. Interprets and administers programs and procedures in accordance with approved policies. Performs special assignments for immediate manager. Reports performance to immediate manager. Coordinates expense budget spe... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
of Legislative Affairs RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates in the development of policies in the immediate manager's organization, and interpret such policies throughout the department. Develops objectives, policies and procedures for the approval of immediate manager. Interprets and administers programs and procedures in accordance with approved policies. Performs special assignments for immediate manager. Reports performance to immediate manager. Coordinates expense... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here
Attorney Duties: Keeping kids in the community: reforming juvenile detention, de-criminalizing typical adolescent behavior. Advocating for fairness and due process: fighting for procedural due process, access to counsel, and promoting racial and economic justice for youth in the child welfare and justice systems. Protecting youth in out-of-home placement: ensuring safe and supportive conditions for incarcerated youth and youth in congregate care in the child welfare... read more
Note: This job is no longer active. It was originally posted on [Date] and is part of LawCrossing’s historical archive of legal jobs. While the position may have been filled, employers often remain open to exceptional candidates for similar roles. LawCrossing has tracked this employer's hiring activity for over 25 years. This listing is provided for informational and outreach purposes and may still lead to employment. Learn more about archive jobs and how powerful they are for your search, click here