Norristown Staff Attorney - C&Y (Non-Profit)
$65,500–$65,500 year
HybridNorristown, Pennsylvania, United States
Norristown, Pennsylvania, United StatesHybridFull Time$65,500–$65,500 yearSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Interview clients, conduct legal research, and prepare documents including briefs, pleadings, and motions for Children and Youth cases involving dependency and termination of parental rights. Represent clients in trial and appellate courts, develop case strategies, and assist with witness preparation. Address assigned issues regarding public benefits, consumer law, bankruptcy, employment, housing, and domestic violence protection. Complete administrative tasks in case management software, maintain files, and ensure grant compliance. Work on a hybrid basis with reliable transportation required.
Required Qualifications
- License to practice law in Pennsylvania or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission to Pennsylvania
- Must be willing to accept complex and challenging cases and develop creative strategies to assist clients
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to work remotely as needed
- Must be able to perform in-office work
Desired Qualifications
- At least two (2) years' experience as a lawyer preferred
- demonstrated proficiency in word processing, Outlook products, case management software, and online legal research tools
- Passionate commitment to public interest law and serving low-income individuals and vulnerable populations
- Strong written and oral advocacy and organizational skills
- Spanish language fluency is desirable
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