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Employment Opportunities

 

NWLS serves 10 counties in north west Pennsylvania.  Please refer to our map for an outline of our service area & office locations.

 


Employment Opportunities

INTAKE SCREENER

NWLS seeks a telephone intake screener for Erie. Responsibilities include determination of eligibility, entry of information into a database and calendaring program and secretarial duties. Effective interpersonal communication skills are essential as it primarily involves telephone contact with culturally diverse, low-income individuals facing stressful situations. Fluency in Spanish and working knowledge of Microsoft Access and Outlook are a plus. EEO employer. Please send resume and cover letter to: Administrative Assistant, Northwestern Legal Services, 1001 State St., Suite 700, Erie, PA 16501. No Phone Calls. Email egould@nwls.org

SOUTHWESTERN PA. LEGAL SERVICES - MANAGING ATTORNEY SOMERSET COUNTY, PA.

Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services has an opening for a Managing Attorney in the Somerset County Office. The program represents low-income individuals and families in a wide variety of poverty law areas including domestic violence, housing, public benefits and consumer issues. Duties include management of a four-person office. Expectation that attorney will be active in local bar and community activities. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate and strongly committed to helping the disadvantaged in the community.

Requirements: Candidates must have five years of experience in civil litigation. They must also possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, the ability to oversee litigation conducted by staff, manage a caseload and build collaborative relationships within the community.

We have state of the art technology. Excellent fringe benefits (health, dental, etc), 403B, paid holidays, and leave. Salary: DOE. The program is an EEO Employer. Email dana@splas.org


Legal Services Programs/Law Schools/Organizations

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network posts job openings within Pennsylvania.

LSC posts openings nationwide

NLADA  also posts openings nationwide