Staff Attorney, Victim Services

Position Summary:
The Staff Attorney, Victim Services provides direct legal services to and engages in advocacy on behalf older victims in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and/or Montgomery Counties.
Founded in 1978, SeniorLAW Center is a dynamic nonprofit public interest legal services organization whose mission is to seek justice for older people by using the power of the law, educating the community, and advocating on local, state, and national levels. We are the only non-profit agency in Pennsylvania wholly dedicated to providing legal assistance to older persons and protecting their legal rights, and one of few in the nation. SeniorLAW Center prioritizes services to older people who are low-income, cultural, and racial minorities, the disabled, victims of crime and family violence, and those facing other vulnerabilities and challenges. We fight senior poverty, fraud, and homelessness, provide protection from elder abuse and financial exploitation, enable grandparents to raise grandchildren, and improve access to justice.
Salary Range/Benefit Information:
Excellent benefits, including fully paid health and dental for employee, long- and short-term disability, 401k, flexible spending plan, and generous holidays and leave time, with a value of over $20,000. Salary range, commensurate with years of experience and SeniorLAW Center’s salary structure: starting salary $66,000.
Project-Based Duties and Responsibilities:
Client-related
Providing civil legal assistance to victims of crime, including, but not limited to:
filing and pursing protection from abuse petitions and related litigation.
filing quiet title actions and other related litigation to address fraud.
prepare revocation and powers of attorney.
filing of and representing victims of financial exploitation and abuse in other civil legal matters arising directly out of the victimization to ensure the economic security of the client including ejectment actions, landlord-tenant matters, mortgage foreclosures, spousal support actions, kinship/custody matters, debt collection and consumer matters.
Providing information, support and advocacy with related criminal proceedings that may impact civil litigation, collaborating with the police and District Attorneys as necessary.
Work with Legal advocate to provide appropriate safety planning, including other legal tools necessary to ensure the safety of the victim.
Role-Based Duties and Responsibilities:
SeniorLAW Center is an equal opportunity employer and values fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace in all aspects of our work. SeniorLAW Center prohibits discrimination based on age, race, national origin, color, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, sex, gender identity, familial status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.​
Handle all aspects of client representation, including, but not limited to:
screening and interviewing walk-in and/or emergency clients
conducting client interviews by telephone or in person to give legal opinion or recommend a case for further services
filing necessary court documents timely
analyzing facts to prepare appropriate case strategies
preparing for all court appearances
assessing holistic legal needs of clients and make referrals internally and externally
providing technical assistance to staff and volunteer attorneys
Handle case-related tasks including but not limited to:
retrieving, transcribing, and performing prescreen data entry in the case management system as needed
preparing and mailing retainers and letters,
drafting court documents
communicating with clients or third parties via telephone, email, text message or other by other means
preparing case files for hearing/trial
maintaining case files and case management database
conducting home visits to frail or homebound clients
Utilize Language line or other interpretation services for Limited English Proficient (LEP) older adults.
Provide information and referrals to older victims of crime, linking them to other resources and supportive services, including emergency financial assistance, support groups, health services and other resources.
Community Outreach and Education
Represent SeniorLAW Center at professional committees/coalitions related to older adult victimization to advocate for better services and access to justice for older victims of crime.
Develop and present legal education workshops to older adults to prevent victimization, identify victims and promote self-identification or refer them to needed services.
Aid in the development of educational materials and resources for older victims of crime and “best practices” resources for professionals.
Aid in planning, organizing, and attending community outreach and tabling events.
Assist with community clinics focused on older victims of crime.
Coordinate with Project Director to update website, E-News, and other communication tools with

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No