Description:
We seek staff who are committed to civil legal justice issues and helping clients resolve cases related to housing, public benefits, employment issues, family law, and other areas of public interest law. A Non-Profit Organization maintains staff in nine offices across twenty counties, and outreach to all counties.A Non-Profit Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We offer frequent opportunities for professional growth and development through local, state, and national trainings as well as collaboration with program and statewide law groups.
Salary is commensurate with relevant experience based on a salary scale. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan and generous paid leave and time off for holidays. Employees may qualify for and choose to elect compensation in lieu of some of these benefits. Additionally, employees may qualify for loan repayment assistance or forgiveness as we are an eligible employer for several programs. Contact HR for details: 570-320-8712.
Attorney Needed - Towanda
The Towanda office serves clients in Bradford, Sullivan and Susquehanna counties. A Non-Profit Organization attorneys may provide advice or virtual outreach to clients in other counties we serve. The office has an opening for an attorney to join a staff of two attorneys, a paralegal and a legal secretary.
Job requirements and duties include:
- PA Bar admission.
- Representation of clients in a variety of civil case types, such as housing, landlord-tenant, consumer, and mortgage foreclosure cases.
- Representation in magisterial district courts and courts of common pleas.
- Representation in state and federal courts
- Representation in administrative proceedings, such as unemployment compensation referee hearings, or ALJ hearings for SSI or public benefits.
- Conduct workshops and outreaches for clients and community partners.
- Inter-county travel.
- Experience in above areas and a demonstrated commitment to public interest work.
- One or more years in practice (salary $57,765 to $62,565 DOE).