Neighborhood Legal Services · 4 months ago
Staff Attorney - Housing
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelNeighborhood Legal Services is seeking a Staff Attorney for their Pittsburgh Office to provide legal representation related to housing insecurity and consumer law. The role involves courtroom appearances, client consultations, and managing casework in a high-volume law practice.
LegalNon ProfitProfessional ServicesSocial Impact
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
Provide phone advice to clients in the Beaver, Butler and New Castle Offices as needed
Enter time in a timely manner pursuant to program policy
Maintain case files in accordance with NLSA standards
Provide outreach to our communities and participate in professional organizations
Stay current on matters of the law
Qualification
Required
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
Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission in Pennsylvania
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Benefits
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
Company
Neighborhood Legal Services
Neighborhood Legal Services Association is a private, nonprofit corporation created to provide high-quality, free civil legal services to low-income individuals, the elderly, and the abused of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler & Lawrence Counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1966
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kyle Semroc
Staff Attorney - Medical-Legal Partnership
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