Legal Compliance Specialist, Philadelphia Legal Assistance

Posted by Philadelphia Legal Assistance on August 27, 2024

Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA), a non-profit that provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families to ensure equal access to justice and strengthen Philadelphia’s communities, is seeking a detail-oriented and self-directed Legal Compliance Specialist to join our organization. The Legal Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring PLA’s client services fully comply with the requirements of our flagship funder, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), by conducting a thorough manual review of case notes and documentation for each client served by our legal teams. This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys working independently, can maintain exceptional attention to detail while working quickly, and would like to learn more about the legal world, particularly legal services designed to ensure equal access to justice for all.

The Case Compliance Specialist reports to PLA’s Contract Performance Officer and is a key member of the organization’s Administrative team.

Essential Duties

• Conduct a manual review of all cases handled by PLA attorneys and paralegals to ensure the provision of high-quality legal services and adequate documentation, including but not limited to verification of financial eligibility and timeliness of legal services
• Follow up with staff when errors are identified and confirm they are successfully resolved
• Assist with providing training to PLA attorneys and paralegals to improve organization-wide compliance
• Share process improvement recommendations with PLA leadership

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