Supervising Attorney, Philadelphia VIP – Sep 11

Posted by Philadelphia VIP on August 20, 2024

Philadelphia VIP is a nonprofit that recruits and supports volunteer attorneys to represent low-income Philadelphians who face critical legal issues but cannot afford a lawyer.

Since 1981, VIP has been the hub of pro bono in Philadelphia, annually supporting over 1,000 volunteers assisting hundreds of low-income clients in four priority areas: preventing homelessness, preserving income, supporting family stability, and promoting community economic development. Our staff of nineteen consists of attorneys, case managers, and other professionals and is highly collaborative, creative, and passionate about our capacity-building model of service. VIP values a diverse work environment and encourages people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, and people with disabilities to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Managing Attorney and serving on the Management Team, the Supervising Attorney supervises team members and supports volunteer attorneys and low-income clients facing critical legal problems in a range of areas of civil law and procedure, including but not limited to homeownership, debt collection, guardianship, family law, and torts, with a particular emphasis on overseeing our work with small businesses and nonprofits in community economic development and estate planning.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by September 11, 2024.

Full job description and application information.