Summit Legal Aid is a non-profit organization in the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN).  Our mission is civil justice for those in need, their homes secured, families protected, and finances fortified.  We are seeking a staff attorney for our Washington County office for juvenile dependency cases.

As a member of our team, you will: 

• Advise and represent parents and other custodians in juvenile dependency cases,
• Participate in the county’s Juvenile Court roundtable and Family Engagement Initiative, including meetings related to family crisis, response, or other matters to empower families, and
• Commit to advocate for the rights of our low-income community.

This position will be full-time with benefits but with a prohibition against the outside practice of law. A flexible work schedule is permitted, when possible, though court appearances will be required as determined by the Court of Common Pleas. A license to practice in Pennsylvania is required.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential tenets of our mission, and our work environment and practices reflect our commitment to uplifting the marginalized and oppressed communities we serve. We strive to recruit and retain a full spectrum of staff who are representative of our communities’ diverse demographics.

The salary will be at least $60,000 and will depend on experience.  Some attorneys are eligible for student loan repayment and/or forgiveness through:

• Pa. Bar Foundation: 
  https://www.pabar.org/site/Foundation/What-We-Do/PA-IOLTA-Loan-Repayment-Assistance
• Legal Services Corporation: 
  https://lsc.gov/grants/loan-repayment-assistance-program
• U.S. Department of Education: 
  https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

Send resume and at least two references to:

Brian V. Gorman
Executive Director
brian@summitlegal.org