Family Law  Paralegal Full Time, Temporary Position

POSITION:
Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) seeks to immediately hire a temporary, full-time paralegal for its Family Law Unit. PLA is a non-profit legal services organization primarily funded by the Legal Services Corporation. PLA serves approximately 3,000 clients each year in the area of Family Law and views the practice of family law to be an integral part of the war on poverty. The family law paralegal will assist clients in a variety of domestic relations matters, including custody, support, divorce and protection from abuse. This assistance includes client interview, pleading preparation, litigation coordination, and other routine paralegal duties. A primary goal of the position is to assist survivors of domestic violence to escape the violence in their lives through a holistic approach of legal representation coordinated with counseling and social services. The family law paralegal will also perform outreach and community education to various client and advocate groups throughout Philadelphia. .

QUALIFICATIONS:
College graduate preferred. Commitment to family violence issues preferred. Ability to interact well with people and handle emotional issues. Prior work experience at a public interest law firm or in the area of family law preferred but not necessary. Ability to speak and write Spanish required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary is commensurate with years of experience and is comparable to other public interest paralegal salaries.  Full health coverage and generous holiday and leave benefits.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Philadelphia Legal Assistance is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.  Interested applicants should forward a resume and cover letter via regular mail, electronic mail or fax to:

Anita Santos-Singh, Executive Director
Philadelphia Legal Assistance
42 South 15th Street, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email: asantos@philalegal.org
Tel: 215.981.3800     Fax: 215.981.3860

Application deadline is April, 1 2012.  However, the position will remain open until filled and applications will be accepted until that time.