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Job Title: Staff Attorney #239 Pittsburgh Office
Department: Legal Services
Reports to: Managing Attorney - Housing
Neighborhood Legal Services is a non-profit organization that secures justice and resolves
fundamental legal problems for those who are low-income and vulnerable in Allegheny, Beaver,
Butler, and Lawrence Counties by providing high-quality legal services and community legal
education. Founded in 1966, NLS has provided civil legal aid to more than 1.2 million of our
low-income neighbors in need of legal assistance .
The Neighborhood Legal Services staff attorneys are to provide the highest quality of legal
representation and handle all functions related to case work in a high-volume, general law
practice. Legal representation may include providing advice, limited services, referral, and/or
extended representation.
JOB SUMMARY:
In this role, the staff attorney will provide legal representation and address legal issues related
to housing insecurity including eviction prevention and other legal barriers to housing stability.
This position will provide full service at the Magistrate level in the Lawyer of the Day Program.
The legal areas may change as client needs and funding requirements change.

Neighborhood Legal Services seeks to hire a Staff Attorney for the
Family Defense Project! Pittsburgh Office Posting # 242

Job Title: Staff Attorney Family Defense Project Department: LegalServices
Reports to: Managing Attorney

JOB SUMMARY:
The Staff Attorney – Family Defense Project provides the highest quality of legal representation
and handles all functions in representing parents in dependency cases who cannot be represented by
the Juvenile Court Project (JCP) due to a conflict of interest. Legal representation may include
providing advice, limited services, referral, and/or extended representation. The Staff Attorneys
work is part of a interdisciplinary legal team to engage parents in the dependency process and
provide them with a high- quality legal defense. This includes prioritizing client relationships
and communications, a commitment to case preparation and strong advocacy inside and outside of
court. This also includes working in tandem with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that parents
receive support and services that are well-tailored to expedite safe and lasting reunification and
heal the family.

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Officer with a start date in mid-September 2025.
The Administrative Officer reports directly to the Federal Public Defender and plays a critical role in the office’s mission of providing top-tier legal services to its clients. The Administrative Officer manages the administration and operations in support of three office locations (Pittsburgh, Erie, and Johnstown), 50+ staff and interns, and our mission of providing diligent, zealous, and holistic criminal defense representation.
The Administrative Officer is a one-of-a-kind position. We are looking for a leader who can work cooperatively and act independently, manage finite resources effectively, and supervise and promote the professional development of at least three staff members with administrative, financial, or information technology responsibilities. The Administrative Officer serves as a key executive advisor to the Federal Public Defender.
About Us: The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania provides legal representation to persons financially unable to retain counsel in federal criminal and related proceedings. We handle federal trials, direct appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, petitions for writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court, habeas corpus petitions, and related proceedings on behalf of our clients. Representation includes legal, investigative, expert, and other services as necessary to meet the demands of the case and the needs of the client. We are involved in the recruitment, selection, and retention of CJA panel attorneys, and provide training and support to them.
Our office includes the Federal Public Defender and attorneys known as Assistant Federal Public Defenders. In addition to our attorneys, we have a group of talented administrative staff, paralegals, investigators, and information technology experts. The Federal Public Defender’s main office is located in Pittsburgh, with branch offices in Erie and Johnstown.
Pittsburgh is a vibrant and livable city known for its rich history, thriving arts scene, and strong sense of community. Once an industrial powerhouse, it has transformed into a hub for healthcare, education, technology, and innovation. With top-ranked universities, a low cost of living, and easy access to parks, rivers, and diverse neighborhoods, Pittsburgh offers a high quality of life for professionals and families alike.

Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit law firm with a mission of Combating Injustice • Strengthening Communities • Protecting Human Dignity.