Staff Attorney Family Defense Project

Neighborhood Legal Services seeks to hire a Staff Attorney for the Family Defense Project!

Pittsburgh Office Posting # 242

Job Title : Staff Attorney Family Defense Project Department : Legal Services

Reports to : Managing Attorney

JOB SUMMARY :

The Staff Attorney Family Defense Project provides the highest quality of legal representation and handles all functions in representing parents in dependency cases who cannot be represented by the Juvenile Court Project (JCP) due to a conflict of interest. Legal representation may include providing advice limited services referral and / or extended representation. The Staff Attorneys work is part of a interdisciplinary legal team to engage parents in the dependency process and provide them with a high- quality legal defense. This includes prioritizing client relationships and communications a commitment to case preparation and strong advocacy inside and outside of court. This also includes working in tandem with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that parents receive support and services that are well-tailored to expedite safe and lasting reunification and heal the family.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Represent parents interests by preparing filing and arguing pleadings on their behalf in support of their goals;

Stay up to date on all relevant training and requirements.

Maintain open communication with parents peer parent advocate client advocate and members of 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

Maintain case files in accordance with NLS standards.

Stay current on the law

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Assist with project evaluation

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.

All Applications should be directed to . Please include a Letter of Interest Resume and Writing Sample.

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES BENEFITS INCLUDE :

NLS 100% paid healthcare through Highmark that includes prescription and dental coverage

NLS 100% paid Life / ADD Long-term Disability Short-term Disability Insurance

NLS paid Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Contributions to a 403b and / or Roth 403b after one-year of service (optional)

Options that you may choose to purchase or contribute to include :

o Vision Insurance

o FSA Medical Account

o FSA - Dependent Care Account

o Qualified Transportation Election

Paid Time Off : (pro-rated first year)

o 15 vacation days

o 14 sick days

o 3 Personal Days

o 15 Holidays

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.

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Clerical,Diploma,Foreclosure Paralegal,Flight Operations,Construction Equipment

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1