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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Title: Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Arraignment Preparation: Prepare arraignment court sheets, gathering all relevant client documents, and ensure all information is accurate for proper transfer to client files. - Case Review & Advocacy: Review clients’ charges and records, advocating for the least...
Title: Immigration Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in removal proceedings before EOIR Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and Federal Court. - Represent clients at interviews before USCIS, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). - Conduct research and...