Civil Rights Attorney Jobs in Pennsylvania (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Philadelphia County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-55721
Department: Human Relations Commission
Division: EX PHRC Chf Cnsl Off
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 07110
Position Number: 50429578
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00819120
Bureau / Division: PHRC Chief Council Office
Worksite Address: 110 North 8th Street
City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19107
Contact Name: Warren Bubb
Contact Email: wabubb@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Attorney 1 position with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission offers an exciting chance to support important civil rights work. You will help move cases forward, support investigations, and contribute to fair treatment across the Commonwealth. This role builds your legal skills while allowing you to make a positive impact. Join our mission-driven office committed to fairness and equal opportunity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides legal support to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission by preparing cases, conducting research, and assisting with enforcement of discrimination laws. It plays a key role in helping the Commission complete investigations, support prosecutions, and educate the public. As an Attorney 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Prosecution: Prepare and prosecute discrimination complaints and represent the Commission on appeals
• Legal Support: Assist staff by providing legal opinions and guidance on discrimination cases
• Document Preparation: Draft subpoenas, responses to motions, and Rules to Show Cause
• Case Review: Examine proposed findings, conciliation agreements, and consent orders
• Legal Research: Conduct research on laws and regulations related to discrimination enforcement
• Public Outreach: Respond to citizen inquiries and present information on discrimination law to groups

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Philadelphia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; or
• Completion of all preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and must maintain membership on a continuous basis during employment.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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01
Are you admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania?

• Yes, you must submit a copy of your certificate
• No, but I am licensed to practice in a state with reciprocity. You must submit your license number and expiration
• No, but I have completed all preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. You must submit proof of completion of the preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• No

02
If you are not certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, have you completed all preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania?
You must submit proof of completion of the preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

• Yes
• No

03
Have you graduated from an accredited school of law?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

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If you are in three months of graduating from an accredited school of law, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.
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