Teams at SeniorLAW Center

Supervises Victim Services staff and provides civil legal representation to older victims of crime and financial exploitation. Handles protection-from-abuse, fraud, housing, consumer, custody, and related matters; provides referrals, safety planning, advocacy, and courtroom support. Develops staff trainings and educational materials, conducts community outreach, participates in coalitions, and supports project reporting, compliance, hiring, mentoring, and case management.

Provides direct civil legal services and advocacy to older victims of crime across southeastern Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include client screening, case strategy, court representation, protection-from-abuse and financial exploitation matters, legal referrals, safety planning, case management, community outreach, legal education, and collaboration with law enforcement and prosecutors. The role requires active Pennsylvania Bar membership, courtroom civil litigation experience, trauma-informed client interaction, and occasional home visits.

Law students support legal services for older Pennsylvanians through client intake, supervised caseloads, legal research, writing, litigation assistance, community education, outreach, and systemic advocacy. The role requires strong communication, writing, organization, interpersonal skills, sensitivity to older adults from diverse backgrounds, and an interest in public interest law. Second-year students are preferred; first-year students with relevant experience or bilingual abilities may be considered.