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The Legal Aid Society · 4 hours ago

Supervising Attorney, Elder Law Unit & Universal Access (Bronx)

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $164K/yr

3+ years exp

The Legal Aid Society is a prominent organization dedicated to public interest law, seeking an experienced lawyer to lead the Elder Law Unit in the Bronx. The Supervising Attorney will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and engage in advocacy to support seniors facing eviction, ensuring they receive comprehensive legal representation and community support.

ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and train staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers/interns

Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service

Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies with focus on seniors with physical and/or mental health disabilities, and/or cognitive decline

Develop and maintain understanding of ethical rules as it pertains to representing clients with diminished capacity

Foster and encourage positive environment for collaboration and communication between attorneys and non attorney team members

Reinforce and maintain staff accountability

Conduct management and supervision practices that affirmatively support equity and inclusion in the workplace

Coordinate intake and conduct off-site intake as needed, including based on client needs such as being homebound

Collaborate and work closely with the Borough AIC, Director of Elder Law, Housing Coordinators and the grants management team on all aspects of citywide elder law housing practice

Identify needs and resources for the Bronx Neighborhood Office and participate in management team responsibilities to meet those needs

Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts

Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid Society in the community

Engage in policy advocacy including drafting and presenting testimony before City Council

Conduct community education, training, and outreach and promote the work of the office, the Elder Law Unit Practice, and the Civil Practice

Respond to client, community and staff concerns

Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

New York State Bar AdmissionPublic Interest Law ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceHousingBenefits LawLitigation SkillsTrainingGrant WritingMentoringCommunity EngagementPolicy AdvocacyCultural CompetenceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Admission to the New York State Bar and a willingness to apply for admission to the federal courts (S.D.N.Y., E.D.N.Y., Second Circuit) as it may become necessary

Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law and civil legal services

Experience working with vulnerable populations, including but not limited to seniors

Preferred

Minimum of three years of legal practice preferred

Minimum of one year of supervisory and management experience preferred or relevant experience such as leadership positions in a membership organization

Experience conducting trainings preferred

Grant-writing and fundraising experience preferred

Pro bono, government, public service, and academic experience will be considered, but is not required

Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required