YWCA Greater Harrisburg · 2 months ago
Legal Center Staff Attorney
Harrisburg, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expYWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking a passionate and experienced full-time Staff Attorney to join their expanding legal team serving Dauphin County. The role involves providing strategic counsel and compassionate representation to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, focusing on family law matters such as divorce, custody, and protection orders.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Provide legal needs assessments, legal advice, and representation to clients on family law matters including divorce, child custody, support, and protection orders
Draft and review legal documents such as petitions, motions, agreements, etc
Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings when necessary
Conduct legal research on family law issues and stay current on legal developments and precedents
Manage multiple family law cases, ensuring timely delivery of legal services and effective communication with clients
Collaborate with the agency’s legal team, victim advocates, clients, and other stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes in family law disputes
Collect, record, and track service and client data for grant management including demographics, types of services, time, and legal outcomes
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania
Minimum of 2 years of experience in family law
Current FBI, criminal, and child abuse clearance or the ability and willingness to obtain
An ability to maintain the highest standards of legal proficiency and ethics
Deep understanding of family law principles, including property division, child custody, and support guidelines
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive client matters
Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills
Commitment to teamwork and an ability to develop trust and demonstrate integrity across the organization
Preferred
Experience in immigration legal services a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Pension Retirement Plan
403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
Company
YWCA Greater Harrisburg
The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase