Staff Attorney - Fellowship Opportunity

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Job location
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
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

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.
• Provide outreach to our communities and participate in professional organizations.
• Stay current on matters of the law

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
• A demonstrated commitment to economic and racial justice.
• Ability to establish a professional relationship with clients in a way that fosters client
trust and confidence is a must.
• Must have efficient transportation to locations other than the NLS office as needed for
work

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible
for admission in Pennsylvania;
• Current Driver’s License

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: 

Submit letter of interest, resume and writing sample to [email protected]

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer