Attorney Ii - Rego Park, United States - Jewish Association for Services for the Aged

Jewish Association for Services for the Aged

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Rego Park, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Shift Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM

Hours Per Week:35

General 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.

Supervises and trains students and new attorneys as appropriate. Maintains required records.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

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 inperson; and
Handles special assignments and duties and other tasks as assigned.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities set forth above, additional Attorney II duties and responsibilities include:

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 Cocounsel impact litigation and class actions.

Requirements:

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.
Prior legal experience involving law and older adults preferred.
Excellent writing/record keeping skills.
Must be computer literate, including ability to learn and use programspecific software.
Travel to clients' homes as needed.