Associate Staff Counsel - Harrisburg and Allentown

PSEA is a professional and labor organization representing over 178,000 members. The PSEA Legal Division provides advice and counsel to all aspects of the organization and engages in litigation concerning issues of statewide importance. PSEA attorneys specialize in labor and education law, and practice before arbitrators, state and federal courts, and various state and federal agencies, including the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, the Professional Standards and Practices Commission, the Pennsylvania School Employees' Retirement Board, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.PSEA is looking to fill twofull-time, temporary attorney positions. The "Associate Staff Counsel" positions will be located in Allentown and Harrisburg, PAand extend for two years, with a possible third year.The Associate Staff Counsel positions are similar to a labor and/or education law clerkship. The attorney will perform legal research and writing and provide litigation support to PSEA Staff Attorneys. In addition, the attorney will support the PSEA Legal Division in advising PSEA, its local affiliates, and members in matters of statewide and organizational significance. Interested applicants should have an interest in labor and/or education law, have strong legal research and writing skills, and be able to analyze complex legal issues and prepare legal memoranda, briefs and pleadings as assigned by the attorneys. These individuals must also have self-supporting computer skills.PSEA is looking for someone who is willing to make a two-to-three-year commitment. Candidates welcome to apply would be a 3L or attorneys beginning their career.These positions will be available in September 2025. The salary will be approximately $75k - 86k with employer paid health insurance and a comprehensive benefits package. Admission to the PA Bar is preferred for consideration for this position and is required after the first admission date after employment.Interested candidates must submit their resume, transcript, and writing sample to PSEA by January 16th for consideration. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. For more about PSEA visit our website at .

Created: 2025-01-15