ONG (Setor Social)
Health and Independence Unit Staff Attorney
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Know an attorney who is passionate about public interest work, racial justice, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of Philadelphia residents? We’d love your help spreading the word!
Community Legal Services (CLS) is hiring a Staff Attorney for our Health & Independence (H&I) Unit. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney to provide direct legal representation to low-income Philadelphians while also engaging in policy advocacy, impact litigation, community outreach, and education.
The H&I Unit advocates for individuals and families navigating issues involving health care, public benefits, supportive services, elder law, disabilities, and more.
📌 Key Details:
- Full-time Staff Attorney position
- Pennsylvania Bar admission or ability to waive in required
- Competitive salary; starting at $65,000 for newly admitted attorneys, increasing with relevant experience
- Generous benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical, retirement contributions, and generous paid leave
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis
- Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by Monday, September 28, 2026, for first-round interview consideration
👉 Please share this opportunity with your colleagues, friends, professional groups, law school networks, and anyone who may be a great fit!
Sometimes the right opportunity reaches the right person because someone took a moment to share it. 💙
Thank you for helping us spread the word!
- Best,
Benefícios
Generous benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical, retirement contributions, and generous paid leave
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What to Include in your application: Please include a cover letter, resume, three professional references (at least two being past or current supervisors) identifying your relationship, and one brief writing sample (10 pages or less).
CLS Policy on the Use of AI in job applications:
Strong writing skills are a required skill for this position. CLS requires all application materials to be the applicant’s own, and prohibits the use of AI in application materials, including the cover letter, writing sample, and position-specific writing assessment if requested. CLS reserves the right to decline to interview a candidate or rescind a job offer if an applicant misrepresents the originality of their application materials.
