DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Screen clients for eligibility and make referrals, as needed;
• Conduct preliminary and subse¬quent 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
• Work collaboratively with the domestic violence and sexual violence programs in each respective county.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
• Identify and work with management to address project sustainability;
• Assist with project evaluation
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;
• Have or will receive specialized training on domestic and sexual violence dynamics and the impact of trauma so as to be able to provide trauma-informed services.
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.
Submit a letter of interest, resume and writing sample to [email protected]
NLADA Mutual Insurance Co., RRG
