Philadelphia Legal Assistance - Philadelphia, PA
posted 4 months ago
Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) is seeking to hire two full-time paralegals for its Family Law Unit, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024. PLA is a non-profit legal services organization that primarily serves low-income individuals and families, focusing on family law issues. The organization is committed to addressing the challenges faced by survivors of interpersonal violence and views family law as a critical component in the fight against poverty and family violence. The Family Law Unit handles a diverse range of cases, including child custody, child and spousal support, protection from abuse, and divorce. The practice is trauma-informed, aiming to alleviate the impact of family violence on clients. In this role, the paralegals will assist clients who are survivors of interpersonal violence. Responsibilities will include helping litigants file pleadings at the Family Courthouse, staffing the Help Center, interviewing clients, preparing legal documents, gathering evidence, and performing other routine paralegal duties. The paralegals will also conduct eligibility intakes and engage in outreach and community education efforts to various client and advocate groups throughout Philadelphia. Training will be provided by the Family Law Unit upon hire, and paralegal certificates are not required for this position.