Staff Attorney

• Providing direct legal services, including: counseling, drafting and supervising the execution of advance planning documents, assistance with access to public benefits and health care, elder abuse, guardianship, estate, and Holocaust compensation matters, as well as other legal issues related to older adults;
• Representing clients in administrative hearings, courts and other forums.
• Meeting with clients at community-based sites and making home, hospital and nursing home visits for homebound, hospitalized and nursing home clients. 
• Administrative duties including updating NYLAG case management systems, maintaining and updating files and case notes, and assisting in grant reporting as needed;
• Represent NYLAG at advocate meetings and community events;
• Work with and mentor pro bono attorneys, volunteers, and law students working with NYLAG;
• Conduct trainings for community-based organizations, local agencies, and other advocates in the related substantive matters;
• Conduct and develop educations trainings outreach with survivors and their caregivers and other legal practitioners;
• Attend internal staff meetings and meetings with partner agencies and funders as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Admission to NYS Bar required; pending admission may be considered;
• NYS notary license is required; pending admission may be considered;
• Excellent communication, research and writing skills are required;
• Strong organizational and administrative skills are required;
• At least one year of civil legal services experience in elder law or health law is preferred;
• Proficiency in Russian is preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.

Last updated on Nov 26, 2024