Paralegal

About the role

The Education Law Center-PA is seeking a Director for our Western Pennsylvania Office in Pittsburgh. The Director reports directly to the Executive Director based in Philadelphia and will lead the Pittsburgh office, overseeing direct service to underserved students, participating in local and statewide policy advocacy and litigation, building and strengthening community partnerships, and engaging with funders and board members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct service to underserved students
• Participate in local and statewide policy advocacy and litigation
• Build and strengthen community partnerships
• Engage with funders and board members

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• A demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil rights, racial justice, and advancing the rights of underserved populations
• Experience in supervising attorneys and staff
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with community partners
• Experience working with diverse communities and advocating for underrepresented groups

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school
• Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in public interest law
• Experience in civil rights, racial justice, and education law
• Experience in direct representation, impact litigation, and policy advocacy

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Our organization offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position

Opportunities for Law Students

Philadelphia Internships

• Fall & Spring Semesters: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
• Summer Internships: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Pittsburgh Internships

• Fall & Spring Semesters: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
• Summer Internships: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Application Instructions

For Philadelphia internships, please submit a resume and cover letter to Rebecca Preuss. For Pittsburgh internships, please submit a resume and cover letter to Jhoselyn Contreras. Applicants should also send a resume and cover letter to Jhoselyn Contreras if they are interested in applying for summer internships in Pittsburgh.