Staff Attorney - PFA

Women Against Abuse (WAA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, is among the largest domestic violence agencies in the country and Philadelphia's leading domestic violence advocate and service provider. With over 170 staff, WAA serves (2 100 bed safe havens and 15 transitional housing apartments), legal services, hotline counseling, aftercare community-based services, prevention & education, and advocacy. 

The mission of WAA is to provide quality, compassionate and non-judgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence through advocacy and community education. WAA’s Core Values are Safety, Empowerment, Strength, Hope, Respect, and Integrity and we are committed to a work environment built on honesty, transparency, teamwork, accountability, and a high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities
The role of our PFA Staff Attorney provides legal representation to victims or domestic violence across a range of services including, Protection From Abuse, Child Custody, Support, and any related matter of legal significance. By participating in program evaluation and planning, they will ensure the Legal Center is improving the legal system's response to domestic violence. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following range of services:   

• Litigate cases originating as domestic violence matters
• Conduct client interviews
• Make court appearances
• Represent clients in trials
• Perform all necessary legal work
• Participate in program evaluation and planning
• Provide functional supervision of Legal Center staff and interns working on assigned cases

Requirements

• A Juris Doctorate, with a current license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Three (3) years experience in family law and/or public interest*
• Familiarity with the court system regarding domestic violence issues
• Experience with legal representation to victims of domestic violence
• Demonstrated excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills*
• Demonstrated ability to represent an advocacy agency or function*
• Demonstrated ability to organize time and detail, including keeping of records
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population*
• Experience working in an urban setting*
• Demonstrated commitment to service of others
• Satisfactorily pass State & FBI criminal & Child Abuse clearances pre-hire; and regular renewals (all expenses paid by WAA)
• Bilingual or conversational in addition to English*

*Preferred 
 

Pay Rate & Benefits: 
$59,547.00 - $72,685 + Health Insurance - Medical/Vision, Dental Health Insurance (No Deductibles); PTO - Vacation, Holiday, Sick & Personal; Annual Increases/Years of Service Recognition increases (every 2 years of continuous service); EAP - Employee Assistance Program (self and household members) & more.

For consideration, please attach an updated resume and cover letter to your application.

 We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color, LGBTQ communities, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply