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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DUTIES: Interview clients, determine eligibility for services, and conduct factual investigations and preliminary merit assessments throughout the state, but with a focus on County, and in law enforcement or criminal justice system settings. Under supervision of attorney, represent clients in meetings and administrative hearings when appropriate. Perform legal research and writing. Draft correspondence and other documents under the supervision of an attorney. Provi... 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Note: This job is no longer active.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
VOCA ELP and MLP The candidate will interview clients, determine eligibility for services, and conduct factual investigations and preliminary merit assessments throughout the state, and in law enforcement or criminal justice system settings, institutions, nursing homes, and domestic violence shelters. Under supervision of attorney, represent clients in meetings and administrative hearings when appropriate. Perform legal research and writing. Draft correspondence an... 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
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
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
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
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
Court Advocate The candidate will have following principle duties: Provides a range of advocacy services to clients who have been victims of domestic violence, such as in-court and telephone counseling on victim options and referrals. Works cooperatively with LegalCenter staff in coordinating advocacy on behalf of victim/witnesses in the court system and acts as backup in providing advocacy before trial. Staffs centralized courtrooms for preliminary hearings and misdemeanor... 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
Court Advocate The candidate will provide a range of advocacy services to clients who have been victims of domestic violence, such as in-court and telephone counseling on victim options and referrals. Works cooperatively with Legal Center staff in coordinating advocacy on behalf of victim/witnesses in the court system and acts as backup in providing advocacy before trial. Staffs centralized courtrooms for preliminary hearings and misdemeanor trials which originate as... domesti... 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
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
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
Job description Summary of Principle Duties: Provide direct services to victims of domestic violence in court and help victims with safety planning. Responsibilities including but not limited to: Staff centralized courtrooms for preliminary hearings and misdemeanor trials which originate as... domestic violence matters. Provide a range of advocacy services to clients who have been victims of domestic violence, such as in-court and telephone counseling on victim options and r... 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