Staff Attorney – City of Chester Office (Nonprofit Legal Services)

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania • Chester, PA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. (LASP), a nonprofit legal services organization serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, seeks a Staff Attorney for its City of Chester Office in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. LASP provides high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families, advancing equity, justice, and stability through advocacy and client-centered representation.

The Staff Attorney provides civil legal services to low-income clients, primarily handling landlord–tenant and housing matters involving private rentals, subsidized and public housing, and related litigation, as well as family law. The role may also include representation in other LASP practice areas, including bankruptcy, consumer law, expungements, public benefits, and other cases as assigned. Staff work on a hybrid basis, performing both in-office and remote work. This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $65,500, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission in Pennsylvania.
• Strong interest in housing, landlord–tenant, and civil litigation for low-income clients.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and serving vulnerable populations.
• Excellent written, oral advocacy, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, case management systems, and online legal research tools.
• Willingness to accept complex and challenging cases and develop creative strategies to assist clients.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of legal experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients, determine eligibility for services, and investigate facts.
• Conduct legal research and interpret statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients.
• Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, motions, notices, correspondence, memoranda, and discovery.
• Develop litigation strategies and assist with witness preparation.
• Represent clients in trial and appellate courts and before administrative and quasi-judicial agencies.
• Review decisions and consult with management regarding potential appeals.
• Participate in external professional and community organizations related to casework.
• Conduct clinics, community education programs, and workshops.
• Participate in LASP team efforts to achieve office and program goals, including affinity groups and task forces.
• Develop knowledge of community referral resources and assess client and community needs.
• Enhance skills and substantive knowledge through training, CLE, and professional development opportunities.
• Adhere to applicable professional standards of ethics and practice.
• Complete administrative tasks, including timekeeping, case notes, and maintaining electronic and physical files in LASP’s case management system.
• Ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements and assist with reporting as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-funded 401(k) with generous contributions.
• Health insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums.
• Ancillary benefits.
• Generous paid leave, including holidays, floating holidays, vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed