Family Law Staff Attorney

Position Description MidPenn Legal Services is a civil legal aid law firm dedicated to providing high quality free legal representation to low-income individuals and victims of domestic and sexual violence across an 18-county area in south central Pennsylvania. Our vision is to advance access to justice to individuals who face social, economic and racial barriers in this geographic region through representation at all levels of the legal system in the areas of public benefits, landlord-tenant, foreclosure, consumer, family and elder law. The Staff Attorney position is full-time and will consult, advise and represent income eligible individuals in a family law specifically custody and protection from abuse matters in York, Pennsylvania. The position requires an attorney with an understanding of the unique needs of separating families and the issues that arise in family law matters including jurisdiction, the best interest of the children, and how to negotiate and litigate difficult, highly emotional matters before the court.