Unit Coordinator

Defender Association of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

5d • $0 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Defender Association of Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated Unit Coordinator for our Felony Waivers Unit. The Felony Waiver Unit is one of the Defender Adult Trial Practice Units that handles felony trials that go before a judge. The Unit Coordinator performs administrative and paralegal tasks as needed for trial preparation. You will assist the Chief and Assistant Chief in the coordination of the Unit’s workflows and initiate the Unit team’s efforts to solidify pre-trial matters prior to trial.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be team-oriented, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be able to work effectively with a diverse population.
• A desire to provide high quality legal representation to Defender clients
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume practice and prioritize assignments effectively, alongside a strong commitment to professionalism in the workplace.
• Knowledge of basic administrative/clerical systems and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to quickly learn multiple internal and external computer systems.

Nice To Haves

• Two years at the Defender and/or working with indigent clients in criminal justice proceedings preferred
• Post-secondary school and/or college education

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit workflows with the Chief, implement process improvements, track caseload statistics, and manage schedules.
• Act as the unit's primary point of contact and ensure clients receive timely pre- and post-court correspondence.
• Perform administrative and paralegal tasks, prep trial files three weeks in advance, manage file flow, and handle discovery requests.
• Partner with attorneys, administrative staff, and court personnel to assist in preparing legal representation.

Benefits

• Affordable medical care options plus employer paid vision, dental, life and long- term disability insurances
• 25 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, in addition to all federal holidays
• Dedicated, separate sick leave policy alongside organizational programming to support your physical and mental health
• 10 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous retirement savings plan with Employer Match
• Free Septa All Access Key card
• This role is represented by AFSCME, District Council 47, Local 3190
• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Meaningful, mission-driven work within a supportive, learning-focused, and collaborative environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED