Staff Attorney - Family Defense Project

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928 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Neighborhood Legal Services Association (Pittsburgh, PA)
Street address: 
928 Penn Avenue
City: 
Pittsburgh
State: 
Pennsylvania
ZIP: 
15222
Organization URL: 
https://www.nlada.org/https//nlsa.us/
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Represent parents’ interests by preparing, filing, and arguing pleadings on their behalf in
supportof their goals;
• Stay up to date on all relevant training and requirements.
• Maintain open communication with parents, peer parent advocate, client advocate and membersof
the Neighborhood Legal Services FDP support team.
• Keep up to date on all relevant training requirements,
• 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 NLS 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:

• 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: 

All Applications should be directed to [email protected] . Please include a Letter of Interest,
Resume and Writing Sample.

Notes: 
NLS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to the value of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or sexual orientation.Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
$60,000 - $75,000 dependent upon experience
Submission deadline: 
Thursday, May 29, 2025

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