Community Engagement Staff Attorney (Non-Profit)

LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
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Community Engagement Staff Attorney (Non-Profit)

Location: Norristown, Montgomery County, PA (Hybrid; regional responsibility across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties)
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary: Starting at $63,000, commensurate with experience

Why Join Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP)?

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) is a nonprofit legal services organization dedicated to providing high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families. Serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, LASP is committed to advancing equity, justice, and opportunity for vulnerable communities through client-centered advocacy and community collaboration.

Position Summary

LASP seeks a Community Engagement Staff Attorney to join its Community Engagement Unit. This position combines direct legal representation with robust community outreach and education. The attorney will plan and implement clinics and outreach events, collaborate with a broad network of community partners, recruit and supervise volunteers, and represent clients in civil legal matters, with a primary focus on addressing the collateral consequences of criminal records and supporting second-chance opportunities.

This role will play a key part in educating communities about Pennsylvania’s expanded Clean Slate law and assisting individuals with expungements, pardons, record-sealing petitions, professional licensure appeals, and related matters. A particular emphasis will be placed on serving Spanish-speaking communities within LASP’s service area.

Supervision

Reports To: Director of Community Engagement & Training
Supervises: Volunteers, including pro bono attorneys, law students, and other program participants

Key Responsibilities

Case Handling and Direct Legal Services

• Interviewing clients; determine eligibility for services; investigate facts and assess legal issues
• Conducting legal research and interpret statutes, regulations, and case law
• Providing legal advice, representation, and appropriate referrals
• Preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, discovery, and related filings
• Developing case strategy and prepare witnesses for hearings and trials
• Representing clients in trial and appellate courts and before administrative or quasi-judicial bodies
• Reviewing decisions and consult with LASP management regarding potential appeals
• Ensuring compliance with grant and contract requirements and assist with program reporting

Community Engagement and Outreach

• Planning, organizing, and conducting community outreach events, legal clinics, trainings, and workshops
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with community partners and external organizations
• Educating communities about Clean Slate laws and available legal remedies
• Working with LASP’s Communications team to develop and update legal education materials, with emphasis on Spanish-language resources

Program and Organizational Support

• Recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers, including pro bono attorneys and law students
• Participating in LASP-wide initiatives, affinity groups, and task forces
• Maintaining accurate case notes, timekeeping, and files in LASP’s case management system
• Enhancing substantive knowledge and skills through CLEs, trainings, and professional development
• Upholding all applicable professional standards of ethics and practice
• Performing other duties as assigned in support of program and organizational goals

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission in Pennsylvania
• Minimum two (2) years of legal experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and serving low-income and vulnerable populations
• Strong written, oral advocacy, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal case management systems, and online legal research tools
• Spanish language fluency strongly preferred

Compensation and Benefits

LASP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer contributions, health insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums, ancillary benefits, and generous paid leave, including holidays, floating holidays, vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LASP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.