Staff Attorney / Senior Attorney

About the role

The Education Law Center-PA is a statewide civil rights advocacy organization that has played a leading role on key issues of educational equity since 1975. ELC-PA seeks a full-time attorney in our Philadelphia office to engage in direct representation, impact litigation, and policy advocacy.

Responsibilities

Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil rights, racial justice, and advancing the education rights of underserved students, including students of color, students impacted by poverty, students with disabilities, multilingual learners, students experiencing homelessness, LGBTQ youth, students involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, and students at the intersection of these identities. Our work seeks to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline, secure fair funding for public schools, and ensure that all children have access to a quality public education.

Skills and Experience

• Law degree and license to practice in Pennsylvania, or ability to be admitted by reciprocity.
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience. Experience in complex litigation, appellate advocacy, and/or policy advocacy, a plus. We encourage applications from senior attorneys with at least 8 years of relevant experience, in addition to other criteria.
• Excellent written and oral communication, research, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team, prioritize responsibilities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice, public interest law, civil rights, and/or advancing public education justice; previous experience in education law is not required.
• Experience working with people living in poverty, people of color, immigrant or indigenous communities, and/or those with disabilities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and exploring different areas of law.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae to [email protected] with “Philadelphia Attorney Applicant” in the subject line. Applicants will be accepted until the position is filled.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and Benefits: The salary range is $74,000 to $105,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with 100% paid by employer for employee, flexible spending account, retirement plan, and professional development budget. Employees have a generous leave benefit inclusive of vacation, health, and holidays.