EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

WLP has exciting opportunities to join our team!

Women’s Law Project (WLP) is a small, fast-paced non-profit organization that works to defend and advance the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people in Pennsylvania and beyond.

WLP BELIEVES THAT:
  • Every person has the right to bodily autonomy, health, economic security, and freedom from violence.
  • Personal decisions about sexuality and procreation must be protected by the government instead of intruded upon.
  • Gender and racial discrimination must be fought with an intersectional perspective.
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion must be the bedrock of WLP’s programs and operations.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND DIVERSITY:

Women’s Law Project values a diverse workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Women’s Law Project follows an equal opportunity employment policy and seeks to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Thank you for considering sharing your talent with Women’s Law Project!

Staff Attorney (Philadelphia or Pittsburgh Office, Hybrid)

WLP is seeking a staff attorney who will:

  • Primary duties:
    • Engage in impact litigation and direct representation that protect and advance the rights of girls, women, and LGBTQ+ people in Pennsylvania and beyond.
      • Representation includes all elements of litigation and/or an administrative process, including client interviews, investigation, discovery, preparing witnesses and exhibits, pleadings, briefs, and representation at hearings or other appearances at trial and appellate levels, as appropriate, in state court, federal court, or other tribunals.
    • Speak to reporters on topics directly relevant to the staff attorney’s legal practice and experience, facilitated by the Director of Strategic Communications
    • Perform legal research and writing, as needed, to support WLP
  • Secondary duties (as assigned and as needed):
    • Develop educational materials and presentations on topics related to the staff attorney’s legal practice and experience.
    • Perform policy analysis and testify on topics related to WLP’s mission, especially when it is directly relevant to the staff attorney’s legal practice and experience, as requested by the Director of Policy and Advocacy, the Director of Strategic Communications, or other staff leading a policy effort.
    • Represent WLP on coalitions or campaigns when the topic is relevant to the staff attorney’s legal practice and This may include developing and maintaining relationships with local, state, and national stakeholders or organizations.
    • Assist or lead (if assigned to do so) efforts related to hiring interns, externs, fellows, and staff.
    • Participate in strategic planning, events, board meetings, and development of internal WLP policies as needed.
    • Assist in grant development or reporting, as needed.
    • Other duties may be assigned as needed because WLP is a small organization that may need assistance from existing staff to handle new duties as they arise.
  • Other information:
    • This position reports directly to the Supervising Attorney, unless another lead has been assigned for a specific program/project. Assigned tasks will typically come from the Supervising Attorney, Executive Director, or project leads.
    • Duties may require occasional travel, usually within state
    • Duties may be in-person, as needed, such as court appearances, testimony at legislative hearings, or speaking engagements.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:

  • Strong legal advocacy skills: written and oral advocacy, case management, negotiation, and legal analytical skills
  • 3+ years of litigation experience is preferred
  • Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania or willing to become barred in Pennsylvania
  • Committed to social justice values, including racial justice and gender justice
  • Proven ability to work well with individuals who are diverse in race, sex, class, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability status
  • Experience working on reproductive rights, health, and justice is strongly preferred
  • Experience working on sexual and domestic violence or willingness to handle cases involving sexual or domestic violence is strongly preferred
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, give and receive feedback, work independently, and handle challenging situations with grace and humor
Salary & Classification:

This position is full-time, exempt, and salaried. For individuals with up to six years of legal practice, the salary range is $60,000-$75,000 based on experience and skills.

This position includes a generous benefits package that consists of health insurance, TIAA retirement annuity plan with employer contribution, pre-tax medical expenses FSA, pre-tax dependent care FSA (both subject to annual federal limits), short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave, paid sick days, paid family medical leave, unpaid leave, a transportation benefit, a life insurance benefit, and bereavement leave.

Location of Work:

WLP is a flexible hybrid office. The in-office component of the work (typically 1-3 days per week) will take place in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. WLP permits remote work when it is reasonable and does not present an undue hardship on the organization.

Application Process:

To apply, send a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information of three references to jobs@womenslawproject.org with “Staff Attorney” in the subject line.

Start Date:

As soon as possible. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

 

Social Work Advocate (Philadelphia Office, Hybrid)

WLP is seeking an advocacy-oriented social worker who will:

  • Expand WLP’s scope of support for clients by developing and maintaining connections and relationships with organizations that provide services to low-income Pennsylvanians.
  • Assist with client intake and outreach and provide support to WLP’s legal staff and judicial bypass team on client matters when appropriate.
  • Seek out appropriate professional and community resources to assist clients in various situations and help coordinate these services for clients when appropriate.
  • Work collaboratively and closely with WLP’s legal staff and judicial bypass team.
  • Provide clients and WLP’s legal staff and judicial bypass team internal case support and consultation on matters involving gender discrimination and access to reproductive and sexual health care.
  • Serve as an active partner in developing and implementing a trauma-informed, client-centered storytelling advocacy program that empowers our direct representation clients to participate in system reform advocacy.
  • Participate in select client and team meetings.
  • Engage in community education related to WLP’s services and advocacy.
  • Develop client-focused materials for presentations, social media, and other platforms.
  • Handle other duties as assigned.

 

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:

  • A BSW, MSW, or a degree in a related human services field.
  • Licensure or the ability to become licensed as a social worker preferred.
  • Commitment to social justice values, including racial justice and gender justice, including support for young people’s reproductive and bodily autonomy.
  • Experience in reproductive rights, health, and justice; racial justice; workers’ rights; disability rights; or LGBTQ equality movements preferred.
  • Experience working with clients navigating trauma and knowledge of trauma-informed best practices preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills, including a high attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Spanish language proficiency not required, but a plus.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, give and receive feedback, work independently, and handle challenging situations using critical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to interact with individuals who are from diverse backgrounds.
Salary & Classification:

This position is full-time.

The salary range is $55,000 to $63,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a generous benefits package that includes health insurance, TIAA retirement annuity plan with employer contribution, pre-tax medical expenses FSA, pre-tax dependent care FSA (both subject to annual federal limits), short and long-term disability, paid vacation, paid personal leave, paid sick days, paid family medical leave, unpaid leave, a transportation benefit, a life insurance benefit, pension benefit, and bereavement leave.

Location of Work:

WLP is a hybrid office. The in-office component of the work (2-3 days per week) will take place in Philadelphia. WLP permits remote work on a case-by-case basis when it is reasonable and does not present an undue hardship on the organization. WLP prefers employees to perform their remote work in Pennsylvania to ensure compliance with state and local withholding requirements and wage and hour laws.

Application Process:

To apply, send a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information of three references to jobs@womenslawproject.org with “social worker” in the subject line.

Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

 

 
 

 

 

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