Staff Attorney
Neighborhood Legal Services Association NLS (www.nlsa.us) New Castle Office is seeking a full-time attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience in family law. Experience in the Lawrence County Courts is a plus. Must be PA licensed in or eligible to practice. This work involves providing legal representation to crime victims seeking relief under the Sexual Violence or Intimidation Protection Act and the Protection from Abuse Act; 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. Candidate should also be specially trained in domestic and sexual violence dynamics and trauma and will work with other attorneys, paralegals, social workers, law students, domestic violence advocates etc., to ensure that the emergency needs of each clients are being explored and pursued.
The Staff Attorney will work with attorneys, paralegals, social workers, students, and others on cases or projects; engage in/encourage community education; participate in the local bar association; participate in fundraising efforts; and cooperate with NLS management to ensure compliance with all regulations and funding requirements of the program. This is a bargaining unit position.
EEO Statement:
NLS provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other categories protected by law.
REQUIREMENTS
Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission in Pennsylvania preferred; or if not yet admitted to any bar takes the July 2019 PA bar exam;
Preferred: at least five years of experience practicing general law;
2 or more years working with victims of a crime
Computer knowledge and appropriate use of Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated Organizational Skills.
Must have efficient transportation to locations other than the NLSA office as needed for work
In addition to salary, we offer free medical and dental coverage to staff and their families. We also offer 15 days of vacation leave in the first year.
Salary is dependent on experience in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Osona Steave at hr@nlsa.us by January 25, 2019 Please put “New Castle staff attorney” in the subject line.