Staff Attorney

Northwestern Legal Services
is seeking qualified and diverse applicants for a full-time
Staff Attorney position in our Meadville, PA office. We are a Pennsylvania non-profit law-firm organization providing free legal services to low-income people with civil legal issues in the 10 northwestern counties of PA. Caseload will include domestic violence, public benefits, family law, housing, and other areas of public interest law. Some travel may be required. Extensive training will be provided. Applicants must be admitted or eligible to practice law in PA, or have plans to take or have recently passed the PA bar exam to be considered. Starting salary range for 0-3 years’ experience is $65,000-$67,000. We offer EXTENSIVE benefits and perks and emphasize a healthy work/home life balance. Potential loan repayment assistance is available for qualifying loans. Employment qualifies for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. We are an EEO Employer and promote and practice Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles and policies.

Applicants must email a detailed cover letter, resume, references, and brief writing sample to contact@nwls.org to be considered.

Northwestern Legal Services
1001 State Street, Suite 700
Erie, PA 16501
www.nwls.org
(814) 452-8145 - Fax
No Phone Calls Please