text: FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL FULL-TIME, POSITION - Idealist
  Salary is commensurate with years of experience and is comparable to other public interest paralegal salaries.
  Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) seeks to immediately hire a full-time paralegal for its Family Law Unit (FLU).
  PLA is a non-profit legal services organization primarily funded by the Legal Services Corporation. PLA views the practice of family law to be an integral part of the war on poverty and family violence. This entails taking a wide variety and complex mix of family law cases, including child custody, child and spousal support, protection from abuse, and divorce. The family law practice at PLA is trauma informed and focuses on alleviating the impact of interpersonal family violence.
  During the pandemic, PLA employees are working remotely.
  College graduate preferred. Commitment to family violence issues preferred. Ability to interact well with people experiencing trauma and stress, handle emotional issues, and work in a fast-paced environment. Prior work experience at a public interest law firm or in the area of family law preferred but not necessary. Bilingual in Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, or another language preferred but not required.
  PLA is a non-profit legal services organization primarily funded by the Legal Services Corporation. PLA views the practice of…
  PLA offers excellent benefits includding fully paid health coverage for employees and their dependents, generous paid leave, retirement, and disability.
  Interested applicants should forward a resume and cover letter, preferably in combined PDF format, via electronic mail to work@philalegal.org.
  Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as…