Helpline Pro Bono Bankruptcy Paralegal – Norristown (Montgomery County), PA

Job announcement (posted Dec. 3, 2025)

SUMMARY

Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (“LASP”) seeks a full-time Paralegal for the Centralized Helpline to support a new Consumer Debt and Bankruptcy Project. LASP serves individuals with limited income, older adults, veterans and domestic violence survivors from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties facing issues regarding housing, including landlord-tenant law and foreclosure; family law; protection from domestic violence; consumer; employment; and public benefits.  The position is full-time and will be based in Norristown.

Through the Consumer Debt and Bankruptcy Project, funded by the Legal Services Corporation Pro Bono Innovation Fund, LASP will expand its capacity to serve clients by integrating private attorneys into its consumer practice. The project is staffed by an experienced bankruptcy attorney, and a paralegal will help build and manage this innovative program. Duties and responsibilities include providing information to debtors; helping debtors to complete legal forms, intake documents, and retainer agreements; coordinating services with pro bono attorneys; following up with debtors and pro bono attorneys; and filing documents with the court.

The successful candidate must be a team player, willing to handle a variety of duties as needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and experience with case management systems and bankruptcy software or an ability to quickly learn these and other computer skills are desirable. Staff currently work on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will be expected to perform in-office work, be able to work remotely as needed, and support LASP’s in-person outreach efforts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, working under the supervision and guidance of program attorneys, include the following:   

  1. Interview prospective clients by phone or in person, investigate facts, and conduct legal research to assist with determination of the level of service to be provided to the client;

  2. Under the supervision of the experienced bankruptcy attorney, provide advice and counsel to clients, conduct brief services to address client needs and obtain information through letter writing, e-mail, and telephone calls; and prepare legal documents which may include pleadings and petitions, affidavits, declarations, motions, memoranda, briefs, discovery requests, and documents responsive to discovery requests;

  3. Conduct checks with the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board to determine if a volunteer attorney is in good standing; Assist new volunteers in obtaining admissions to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

  4. Assist volunteers in obtaining a Case Management/Electronic Case File (CM/ECF) login and provide access to the cloud-based online bankruptcy filing software.

  5. File documents in court;

  6. Create and maintain case files in LASP's computer case management system pursuant to LASP standards, complete administrative tasks including, but not limited to, entering notes into the case management system;

  7. Organize information and use technical resources so that information necessary to assist applicants and clients is easy to access and can be transferred to other staff for extended representation;

  8. Assist participating attorneys in the preparation of witnesses, evidence, and exhibits for hearings and trials;

  9. Assist the office in its effort to promote pro bono service by maintaining pro bono cases in LASP’s case management system and assist pro bono attorneys by organizing information and supporting clients;

  10. Conduct outreach, clinics, community education, and workshops;

  11. Maintain awareness of community resources to help LASP’s client population;

  12. Engage in LASP team efforts to achieve office and program goals, including participation in program-wide affinity groups and task forces;

  13. Ensure compliance with requirements of grants and contracts which may provide funding for the position, assist with contract and grant reports, and keep detailed contemporaneous time records;

  14. Develop skills and substantive knowledge through training, CLE, and other educational opportunities;

  15. Assist in maintaining a trauma informed environment, including staying current on developments in priority service areas;

  16. Abide by all applicable professional standards of ethics and practice; and

  17. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISOR

Helpline Supervising Attorney

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate or bachelor's degree. At least 2 years' experience as a paralegal or related experience and/or training. Demonstrated proficiency in computer technology, including Microsoft products (particularly Word and Excel), electronic mail, record and timekeeping software, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills. Spanish language fluency is desirable.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary for a paralegal starts at $44,000, but salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits, including a 401K retirement plan with generous employer contributions, health insurance option in which 100% of premium costs are provided, ancillary benefits, and generous leave provisions including paid holidays, floating holidays, personal leave, vacation, sick, and parental leave.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LASP is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in the recruitment, selection, or advancement of employees on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or on any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all employment practices within LASP, including hiring, recruitment, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LASP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

TO APPLY

Send resume and cover letter including the job title (Helpine Pro Bono Bankruptcy Paralegal) to Carolyn Johnson, Chief Counsel at Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, by email to Hiring@lasp.org.  Position remains open until filled.

For additional career opportunities based in multiple locations, please visit lasp.org/careers.

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