Staff Attorney – Housing & Consumer Law Advocate

Neighborhood Legal Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare

Life/ADD Insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

403b / Roth 403b after one year

Transportation benefits

Paid Time Off: 15 vacation days, 14*-s

Descripción de la vacante

Neighborhood Legal Services in Pittsburgh seeks a Staff Attorney – Full Service/Housing to provide representation on housing insecurity issues, eviction prevention, and consumer law. The role requires court appearances, as well as phone advising for the Beaver, Butler and New Castle Offices as needed.

You will handle case work in a high-volume general practice, screen clients, interview, research, and develop case theories, while maintaining files and communicating options to clients.

Formación

• Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania or eligible for admission in Pennsylvania.

Responsabilidades

• Screen clients for eligibility and make referrals as needed.
• Conduct interviews with clients.
• Conduct factual investigation, analysis, and legal research as needed.
• Develop case theory and strategy for representation.
• Keep clients informed on options and progress.
• Prepare pleadings and legal documents.
• Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, trials, and appeals.
• Monitor client files and close them as required by policy.
• Provide phone advice to clients in specified offices as needed.
• Enter time in a timely manner.
• Maintain case files according to standards.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Provide excellent client service.
• Maintain transportation to locations other than NLSA office as needed.

Educación

Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania or eligible for admission in Pennsylvania

Descripción del empleo

Neighborhood Legal Services in Pittsburgh seeks a Staff Attorney – Full Service/Housing to provide representation on housing insecurity issues, eviction prevention, and consumer law. The role requires court appearances, as well as phone advising for the Beaver, Butler and New Castle Offices as needed.

You will handle case work in a high-volume general practice, screen clients, interview, research, and develop case theories, while maintaining files and communicating options to clients.