Staff Attorney

Summit Legal Aid is a non-profit organization in the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) that provides free legal services to low-income residents in a ten-county region. Our mission is to provide civil justice to vulnerable people in need of legal help. Our services empower our clients by keeping families protected, homes secured, and finances stabilized. We are currently seeking a staff attorney based in our Greensburg office.

As a member of our team, you will:

• Advise and represent clients in civil legal matters, including housing, protection from abuse, family law, and other civil legal matters in Westmoreland and also potentially in neighboring counties
• Collaborate with staff and partners for holistic client advocacy
• Maintain a commitment to advocate for the rights of our low-income community

This position will be full-time with benefits but with prohibition against the outside practice of law. Flexible work schedules are permitted, when possible, though court appearances will be required as determined by the Courts of Common Pleas and local Magisterial District Courts. A license to practice in Pennsylvania or having sat for the July 2026 Pa. bar examination is required.

At Summit Legal Aid, we recognize and promote the collective and individual benefits for all clients, staff, and partners to seek equal justice for every person, regardless of race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, religion, sex, or disability. Our team aspires to reach, include, and serve all potential clients throughout our service area, with a focus on those who may be most vulnerable and underserved.

The starting salary will be at least $68,250 and will depend on experience. Health, dental, and vision coverage is available for all full-time employees and eligible dependents. A life insurance plan is provided for each full-time employee, paid entirely by Summit Legal Aid. A voluntary 403(b) retirement contribution is available, including up to 8% employer contribution, after one year of employment. 

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

Please send a resume and at least two references to:

Brian V. Gorman

Executive Director

brian@summitlegal.org