What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF ATTORNEY position at Summit Legal Aid?
Summit Legal Aid is a non-profit organization in the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) that provides free legal services to low-income residents in a ten-county region.
Our mission is to provide civil justice to vulnerable people in need of legal help. Our services empower our clients by keeping families protected, homes secured, and finances stabilized. We are currently seeking a staff attorney for our Cambria County office in Johnstown.
As a member of our team, you will :
Advise and represent clients in civil legal matters, including protection from abuse, family law, housing, income, and debt
Collaborate with staff and partners for holistic client advocacy
Maintain a commitment to advocate for the rights of our low-income community
This position will be full-time with benefits but with a prohibition against the outside practice of law. Flexible work schedules are permitted, when possible, though court appearances will be required as determined by the Courts of Common Pleas and local Magisterial District Courts. A license to practice in Pennsylvania is required.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential tenets of our mission, and our work environment and practices reflect our commitment to uplifting the marginalized and oppressed communities we serve. We strive to recruit and retain a full spectrum of staff who are representative of our communities diverse demographics.
The starting salary will be at least $68,000 and will depend on experience. Health, dental, and vision coverage is available for all full-time employees and eligible dependents. A life insurance plan is provided for each full-time employee, paid entirely by Summit Legal Aid. Voluntary 403(b) retirement contribution with eligibility for 8% employer match after one year of employment.
Some attorneys are eligible for student loan repayment and / or forgiveness through :
Pa. Bar Foundation : https : / / www.pabar.org / site / Foundation / What-We-Do / PA-IOLTA-Loan-Repayment-Assistance
Legal Services Corporation : https : / / lsc.gov / grants / loan-repayment-assistance-program
U.S. Department of Education : https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service
Please send a resume and at least two references to :
Brian V. Gorman, Executive Director, brian@summitlegal.org
Salary : $68,000
