Defender Association of Philadelphia · 1 day ago
Delinquent & Dep. Children Appellate Attorney
Main Office, Philadelphia, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Defender Association of Philadelphia is seeking an appellate attorney in the Child Advocacy Unit who specializes in legal issues involving children. The role involves writing briefs, arguing cases on appeal, and training attorneys on legal matters related to dependency and delinquency.
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Responsibilities
Write briefs and argue cases on appeal in Pennsylvania courts
Edit briefs for attorneys in the CAU
Advise and train attorneys practicing in both the dependency and delinquency units on the law and motions practice as well as new developments in the law or decisions by appellate courts
Assist the units in drafting pre- and post-trial and hearing motions, advise and train staff and attorneys on record development and proper objections
Research and advise relevant units on new legal claims that should be raised to advance the rights of the Defender Association’s clients
Develop expert knowledge on most important and evolving legal issues involving children to develop effective training for internal and external audiences
Handle adult criminal appeals when office needs may demand special assignments
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate and admission to Pennsylvania Bar (active and in good standing), required
Minimum of 1 year of experience representing children in dependent or delinquent matters
Must be an excellent legal writer
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with attorneys, clients, office, and court personnel, oftentimes under considerable pressure
Willingness to petition for membership in the PA State Juvenile Rules Committee
Willingness to continuously develop to presentation skills
May travel to various courtrooms and prisons within the city and state
May have minimum travel out of state for conferences
Preferred
More experience preferred
Previous experience drafting appellate briefs, preferred
Benefits
Generous and rich benefits plan offering 100% employer paid medical plan, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability insurance
Substantial paid time off- close to 35 days off plus all federal holidays
Retirement Savings Employer Match
Eight weeks paid parental leave
Free Septa Anywhere Key Card
Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
Meaningful Work
Wellness Benefits
Ongoing Training and Development of You
Company
Defender Association of Philadelphia
Defender Association of Philadelphia is a law firm that provides legal services for indigent criminal defendants.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Carolyn Jester
Chief Financial Officer
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