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Inquiries and applications should be emailed to resumes@northpennlegal.org or addressed to:
HR Manager
North Penn Legal Services
329 Market St
Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact by email is preferable.

North Penn Legal Services (NPLS); is a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation funded in large part by the Legal Services Corporation, Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to provide free legal help to low income persons. North Penn Legal Services is staffed by 32 attorneys and 12 paralegals working out of 10 offices. Advocates provide representation on a broad range of civil matters including custody, housing, SSI, bankruptcy, consumer and protection from abuse. In addition to direct representation, clients are also helped through telephone advice, pro bono and Judicare attorneys, pro se packets and self-help clinics.

Inquiries and applications should be emailed to resumes@northpennlegal.org (preferred) or addressed to HR Manager, North Penn Legal Services, 329 Market St., Williamsport, PA 17701. Include a cover letter with your resume and kindly include the listing reference code that appears at the end of the position description. Applications are generally accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants for attorney positions will be evaluated on their oral, writing and advocacy skills as well as their involvement in law school clinics and public interest law and must be able to practice law in Pennsylvania. Some travel will be required. North Penn offers a competitive fringe benefits package. Salary DOE.

North Penn Legal Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, which employs and promotes without regard to color, sex, race, religion, disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other consideration prohibited by law. Minorities, women and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. Preference shall be given to applicants residing in the community to be served in accordance with LSC Regulation 1616 and to qualified applicants who are current recipients of Public Assistance.

Current Openings

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Staff Attorney Position — Towanda Office

North Penn Legal Services is seeking an attorney for its Towanda office. This is a three-person office, including a paralegal and a secretary. Legal help to low income people is provided in Bradford and Susquehanna counties.

Attorney will represent clients in variety of civil cases including family (PFA, custody, juvenile), landlord-tenant and consumer issues.

This office also represents clients through Office of Aging and Child Dependency contracts.

Applicants will be evaluated on their oral, writing and advocacy skills as well as prior experience. PA Bar or by admission required. Inter-county travel.

Salary DOE. Approx. range is $40,000 to $44,000. Prefer applicants with three to five years in practice. Competitive fringe benefits and leave time. Reply to HR Manager, Ref. 051513Tow, resumes@northpennlegal.org (preferred) or by mail to North Penn Legal Services, 329 Market St., Williamsport, PA 17701. EOE

May 16, 2013

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