Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York · 1 week ago
Senior Legal Services Staff Attorney - Albany
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $96K/yrThe Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is a nonprofit civil legal services program seeking a Staff Attorney for their Capital Region Senior Legal Services Program. The Attorney will provide legal advice, assistance, and community education to older adults regarding wills, advance directives, and other legal issues.
CharityGovernmentLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include legal advice and brief services to clients with opportunities for representation in court and administrative proceedings
Outreach, community legal education, and in-service training to human service providers on legal issues
Case reporting and outcome reporting to grant funders
Possesses curiosity about the law and is interested in or possesses substantive law knowledge of many areas of law
Competent in and enjoys researching new legal issues
Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and staff and work independently and efficiently
Ability to handle and advise on a wide variety and high volume of civil legal matters
Demonstrated understanding of the needs of the aging population, and excellent listening, communication and organization skills
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be licensed to practice law in NYS
Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality legal services to clients in a variety of civil matters
Must be willing to make a two-year commitment to the Legal Aid Society
Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and staff, and work independently and efficiently
Strong computer skills including accurate and quick data entry
Must have a car and a valid driver's license
Preferred
Prior relevant legal experience with preparation of wills and advance planning documents as well as with elder abuse prevention and community legal education presentations
Multi-lingual, Spanish preferred
Benefits
Generous time off
Excellent health insurance coverage with premiums primarily paid by LASNNY
Health and long-term disability insurance
Retirement contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Qualifying moving expenses
Flexible hybrid/remote and alternative work schedules
Company
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) fights for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and for a society which is inclusive and equitable for all.
Founded in 1923
51-200 employees
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