Staff Attorney Family Law

Neighborhood Legal Services

Job Location:

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

STAFF ATTORNEY POSTING

NLS secures justice and resolves fundamental legal problems for those who are low-income and vulnerable in Allegheny Beaver Butler and Lawrence Counties by providing high-quality legal services and community legal education. Founded in 1966 NLS has provided civil legal aid to more than 1.2 million of our low-income neighbors in need of legal assistance.

Job Title: Staff Attorney #240 Pittsburgh Office

Department: Legal Services

Reports to: Managing Attorney

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Attorney - Family Law provides the highest quality of legal representation and handles all functions related to case work in a high-volume general law 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 victims 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. The Staff Attorney is specially trained in domestic and sexual violence dynamics and trauma and works with attorneys paralegals social workers law students domestic violence advocates and others to ensure that the emergency needs of each applicant are being explored and pursued.

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 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.

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:
- Vision Insurance
- FSA Medical Account
- FSA - Dependent Care Account
- Qualified Transportation Election

Paid Time Off: (pro-rated first year)
- 15 vacation days
- 14 sick days
- 3 Personal Days
- 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

STAFF ATTORNEY POSTINGNLS secures justice and resolves fundamental legal problems for those who are low-income and vulnerable in Allegheny Beaver Butler and Lawrence Counties by providing high-quality legal services and community legal education. Founded in 1966 NLS has provided civil legal aid to m...