Overview
This role is responsible for providing civil legal services to indigent clients. The organization is a charitable, nonprofit organization located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, serving low-income individuals with civil legal problems. Services are provided free of charge.
The position is full-time with a regular schedule of 35 hours per week. Work is remote or hybrid; hybrid or remote working from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area or the Newark, New Jersey area is preferred.
Primary practice areas include immigration, landlord/tenant, and family law.
Responsibilities
- Conduct client interviews, legal assessments, and case evaluations.
- Provide legal advice and representation in civil legal matters, with a primary focus on custody, landlord/tenant, and immigration.
- Represent clients in court proceedings in state court, before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and with administrative agencies.
- Maintain accurate and timely case files, documentation, and data entry in compliance with program and grant requirements.
- Manage an active caseload while meeting performance expectations, deadlines, and reporting obligations.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide responsive, compassionate, and high-quality legal assistance to clients.
- Stay informed regarding changes in applicable laws, regulations, and legal services best practices.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an ABA accredited law school.
- Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar or licensure in another state with the ability upon hire to waive into Pennsylvania.
- Experience in one of the organization’s practice areas preferred (custody, landlord/tenant, or immigration).
- Ability to work independently and travel as needed.
- Fluency in Spanish or Haitian Creole/French a plus but is not required.
- Strong commitment to public interest law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in custody, landlord/tenant, or immigration.
- Fluency in Spanish or Haitian Creole/French.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $65,000 to $67,000, depending upon experience.
- Fringe benefits include health insurance and paid leave time.
- Eligibility to apply for the PA IOLTA Board Loan Repayment Assistance Program offered by the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation.
- Membership fees for the Franklin County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and American Immigration Lawyers Association are paid.
Location
- Chambersburg, Pennsylvania (organization location).
- Remote or hybrid work; hybrid or remote working from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area or the Newark, New Jersey area is preferred.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran or disability status, political affiliation, or beliefs. All qualified applicants, including those who represent minority and marginalized groups, are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.