The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania has an immediate opening for a Research and Writing Specialist. Posted February 5, 2001. The Chambersburg, Pennsylvania office of MidPenn Legal Services is seeking a general poverty law attorney to provide services to residents of Franklin and Fulton counties. Candidates must have good interpersonal and advocacy skills and a strong commitment to serving low-income clients and be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or have eligibility to take the bar exam. The salary for this position is dependent on experience and includes excellent benefits.
Opening is immediate, to be filled as soon as possible.
DLP represents individuals with disabilities and advocacy organizations in a variety of cases, including those involving access to community services, employment discrimination, housing, zoning, architectural barriers, abuse and neglect, institutional rights, guardianship, and right to treatment. DLP identifies systemic issues that are important to people with disabilities and seeks change and reform through public education, litigation, and advocacy. DLP attorneys use a range of strategies designed to benefit persons with disabilities, including impact litigation, individual cases, publications, coalition building, and training and technical assistance. Minority candidates and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania has an immediate opening for a Research and Writing Specialist.