Staff Attorney

3 weeks ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Community Legal Services, Inc. Full time
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Homeownership and Consumer Rights Unit

Community Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) is a non-profit public interest organization that provides free civil legal services to low-income Philadelphia residents. As the largest provider of free civil legal services in the Philadelphia area, CLS is both locally and nationally renowned as a premier legal services provider dedicated to ensuring access to justice for low-income individuals and communities.

We are currently seeking a Staff Attorney for the Homeownership and Consumer Rights Unit (HCRU) to help preserve and grow homeownership among low-income Philadelphians. This attorney would represent clients facing the potential loss of their home through mortgage or tax foreclosure.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Represent homeowners facing mortgage or tax foreclosure in state court and federal bankruptcy court.
  • Assist homeowners in qualifying for a range of local, state, and federal mortgage loan modification programs and property tax programs.
  • Bring affirmative litigation on behalf of homeowners to enforce consumer protection laws.
  • Provide supervision and support to paralegals, social workers, and interns, as appropriate.
  • Engage in systemic advocacy, including policy, administrative, and legislative advocacy, as well as organizing and teaching community and professional education sessions.
Requirements:
  • Four or more years of litigation experience or its equivalent.
  • Strong team player eager to work in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
  • Commitment to high-quality, compassionate representation for clients.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle direct service cases and impact cases of a complex nature.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with staff at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population.
  • Demonstrated commitment to racial and economic justice.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous work experience in a public interest or nonprofit setting.
  • Bilingual preferred.
How to Apply:

CLS will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. However, candidates are highly encouraged to submit their application by [insert date]. You can submit your application on CLS's website online or submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now' below.

Please include a cover letter, resume, three professional references from current or former supervisors, and one brief writing sample (10 pages or less).

CLS values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, people who have experienced poverty or homelessness, and people who have had prior contact with the juvenile, criminal, or child welfare systems to apply.

CLS invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.

Compensation:

This is a full-time position covered by the collective bargaining agreement between CLS and the Philadelphia Legal Services Union N.O.L.S.W./Local 2320/UAW.

CLS offers a competitive salary based on experience. The current minimum starting salary is $63,000 for newly admitted attorneys, which increases with relevant years of experience and according to the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits:

CLS offers a very generous and competitive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical (including gender-affirming care), life, and short/long-term disability benefits, a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution, and generous leave package, including 13 paid holidays and five personal holidays each year.

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