Description:
Position Description:The Staff Attorney position is full-time and will consult, advise and represent income eligible individuals in a variety of substantive areas related to housing, consumer, public benefits and family law in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The position requires the attorney to provide community education and outreach about MidPenn services.
Qualifications:
- We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate and strongly committed to helping the disadvantaged in our community.
- A law degree and license to practice law in Pennsylvania with one to four years of experience is preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Interest and ability to work with a diverse client population of varying social, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Strong legal research skills and familiarity with online legal research (preferably Westlaw).
- Demonstrated initiative and interest in learning and exploring different legal areas.
- Demonstrated ability to work on a team, prioritize responsibilities, and manage and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Bilingual ability (English/ Spanish) is preferred but not required.
- Courtroom and/or administrative hearing experience (preferred).
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
