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928 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Neighborhood Legal Services
Street address: 
928 Penn Ave
City: 
Pittsburgh
State: 
Pennsylvania
ZIP: 
15222
Job type: 
Other
Position Description: 

STAFF ATTORNEY POSTING
MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE Family Law, DHS, Housing

Please send letter of interest and CV or Resume to [email protected]
Positions will remain open until filled.

Job Title: Staff Attorney Location: Pittsburgh Office

NLS 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.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Staff Attorney provides the highest quality of legal representation and handles 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. As with all NLS
staff attorneys, the candidate will fulfill all the duties and responsibilities of an NLS staff
attorney. The legal areas may change as client needs and funding requirements change
in need of representation with custody matters which will improve victim safety and the safety and well-being of the victim’s children; and who may require representation on housing, expungement, and consumer matters.

Legal representation may include providing advice, limited services, referral, and/or extended representation.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Screen clients for eligibility and make referrals, as needed;
• Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients;
• Conduct factual investigation, analysis, and legal research, as needed;
• Develop case theory and strategy for the representation;
• Keep clients informed on an ongoing basis and provide counsel about their options;
• Prepare pleadings, including but not limited to, complaints, answers, memoranda of law, briefs as may be needed;
• Prepare cases and represent clients in negotiations, hearings, trials, and appeals;
• Monitor client files and close files in a timely manner as required by program policy;
• Enter time in a timely manner pursuant to program policy;
• Maintain case files in accordance with NLSA standards.
• Stay current on the law

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• Identify and work with management to address project sustainability;
• Assist with project evaluation

Requirements: 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission in Pennsylvania;
• Strong computer knowledge and skills. Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
• Must have efficient transportation to locations other than the NLSA office as needed for work;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission in Pennsylvania;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

To apply: 

Letter of Interest , resume, writing sample to [email protected]

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Submission deadline: 
Sunday, January 1, 2023

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