Staff Attorney

About us:

North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) is the regional civil legal services provider for Northeast Pennsylvania. We are a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation, advocacy, and community legal education to low-income individuals and families.

We seek team members who are committed to advancing civil legal justice and supporting clients with matters involving housing, public benefits, employment, family law, and other areas of public interest law. NPLS maintains staff in nine offices across twenty counties and provides outreach throughout our service area.

NPLS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer frequent opportunities for professional growth and development through local, state, and national trainings, as well as collaboration with program and statewide law groups.

Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and based on a structured salary scale. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, generous paid leave, and paid holidays. Employees may be eligible to elect compensation in lieu of certain benefits. Additionally, NPLS is an eligible employer for several loan repayment assistance and forgiveness programs. For more information, please contact HR at 570.320.8712.

Staff Attorney - Towanda, PA

The Towanda office serves clients in Tioga, Bradford, and Susquehanna counties. Attorneys may also provide advice or participate in virtual outreach for clients in other counties within our service area. This position will be part of a collaborative team that includes a Deputy Director, an attorney, a paralegal, and a support staff member.

Job requirements and duties include:

· PA Bar admission. Also interviewing recent law school graduates.

· Representation of clients in a variety of civil case types, such as family law (custody), housing, landlord-tenant, consumer, and mortgage foreclosure cases.

· Representation in magisterial district courts and courts of common pleas.

· Representation in state and federal courts

· Representation in administrative proceedings, such as unemployment compensation referee hearings, or ALJ hearings for SSI or public benefits.

· Conduct workshops and outreaches for clients and community partners.

· Inter-county travel.

· Experience in above areas and a demonstrated commitment to public interest work.

· 0 to 5 years of experience (salary range $58,965 to $64,965, depending on experience)

Additional Considerations:

Applicants will be evaluated based on their oral, writing, and advocacy skills, as well as relevant prior experience. Spanish language proficiency is a plus, and advocates who are fluent in Spanish are eligible for additional compensation.

Except as required by Sections 1006(b)(6) and 1007(a)(8) of the Legal Services Corporation Act and Part 1616 of the Corporation Regulations, North Penn Legal Services recruits and hires qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions

Please submit your application to resumes@northpennlegal.org. Applicants should include a resume and a cover letter describing their interest in public interest law, how their experience supports NPLS’s mission, and how this position aligns with their professional goals. Applications that include both a resume and cover letter will be given preference.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Reference: TowandaAttorneyJune2026

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,965.00 - $64,965.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,965 - $64,965