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 for our Westmoreland County office in Greensburg.

As a member of our team, you will:

Advise and represent clients in civil legal matters, including protection from abuse, family law, housing, income, and debt

Collaborate with staff and partners for holistic client advocacy

Maintain a commitment to advocate for the rights of our low-income community

Skills and Requirements:

Must be licensed to practice law in PA or be eligible for admission. Law Graduates will be considered if they have taken the bar exam or will take the July 2025 bar exam.

Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and staff, work independently and efficiently, and be able to problem solve and work collaboratively with community partner agency staff.

Training or experience in community lawyering or community organizing, demonstrated strong listening and relationship-building skills, experience, creativity, and willingness to use varied legal and non-legal advocacy tools to advance community-identified initiatives preferred.

Must be willing to travel throughout our service area; a car and a valid Pennsylvania driver's license are required.

This position will be full-time with benefits but with a 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 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 $65,000 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. Voluntary 403(b) retirement contribution with eligibility for 8% employer match after one year of employment.

Some attorneys are eligible for student loan repayment and/or forgiveness through:

· Pa. Bar Foundation:

· Legal Services Corporation:

· U.S. Department of Education:

Please send a resume and at least two references to:

Brian V. Gorman

Executive Director