Custody and Support Attorney
Women Against AbusePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted June 30, 2025
58000 - 75000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Women Against Abuse (WAA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency and Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence advocate and service provider.
Job Description
Women Against Abuse (WAA) is seeking a Custody and Support Staff Attorney to provide legal representation to survivors of domestic violence and improve the legal system's response to battered persons.
Requirements
- A Juris Doctorate, with a current license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Three (3) years experience in family law and/or public interest
- Familiarity with the court system regarding domestic violence issues
- Experience with legal representation to victims of domestic violence
- Demonstrated excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to represent an advocacy agency or function
- Demonstrated ability to organize time and detail, including keeping of records
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population
- Experience working in an urban setting
- Demonstrated commitment to service of others
- Satisfactorily pass State & FBI criminal & Child Abuse clearances pre-hire
Benefits
- Health Insurance - Medical/Vision, Dental
- PTO - Vacation, Holiday, Sick & Personal
- Annual Increases/Years of Service Recognition increases
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
