JASA · 3 months ago
Attorney II - Legal Service for Elder Justice
Queens, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expJASA is committed to providing legal services for elder justice, and they are seeking an Attorney II to offer legal assistance to eligible individuals and groups. The role involves representing clients in various legal settings, supervising new attorneys, and conducting community outreach and education.
Financial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of Legal Services or their designee, responsible for the provision of legal services to eligible individuals and groups; maintains caseload; represents clients before courts and administrative agencies; provides legal advice, assistance, and negotiation
Provides a full range of legal services in a competent and timely manner. These services include: Administrative hearings before public and private agencies and authorities, Litigations in state and federal courts, Appellate Practice, Drafting pleadings and other legal documents, Obtaining and reviewing documents and records, Legal research and writing, Negotiating and settling matters, Interviewing clients and providing appropriate advice, Referral to other sources of legal assistance and social services
Provides legal information, education and assistance to social workers, senior centers and community agencies both virtually and in person including evenings as needed
Maintains required case records, reports and statistics in a timely and complete manner
Reassess clients’ needs on an ongoing basis and revises case plans as appropriate
Participates in staff meetings, program planning and conferences
Staff legal clinics and workshops throughout the community both virtually and in-person; and
Handles special assignments and duties and other tasks as assigned
Trains and supervises students, new attorneys, and volunteer staff
Develops and coordinates outreach and training, conducting legal information, outreach, education and training in the community to professionals and older adults both virtually and in person including evenings as needed; and
Litigate and Co-counsel impact litigation and class actions
Qualification
Required
Ability to handle large individual caseload and complex litigation, including class actions, impact litigation and appeals
Minimum of 3 years prior relevant legal experience required
NYS Admission or admission to another state bar with pending admission to the New York Bar and Graduate of accredited law school with J.D. Degree
Excellent writing/record keeping skills
Must be computer literate, including ability to learn and use program-specific software
Travel to clients' homes as needed
Preferred
Prior legal experience involving law and older adults
Company
JASA
JASA is the go-to non-profit serving older New Yorkers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kathryn Haslanger
CEO
Matthew LoCurto, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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