Supervising Attorney, Elder Law Unit & Universal Access (Bronx)
NACBA, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated Housing team as the Supervising Attorney of the Elder Law Unit-Bronx. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for representing the most vulnerable clients and in multidisciplinary collaboration ensuring the seniors we represent not only preserve their tenancies but continue to live in the community healthy and safely long after their eviction case has ended.
Essential Duties / 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 implementation of 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 a 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 for homebound clients
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
Qualifications – 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
Qualifications – Preferred
Minimum of three years of legal practice
Minimum of one year of supervisory and management experience or relevant leadership experience in a membership organization
Experience conducting trainings
Grant‑writing and fundraising experience
Pro bono, government, public service, and academic experience considered but not required
Proficiency in languages other than English desirable but not required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – Position Based
Knowledge of housing and benefits law with a specific focus on seniors
Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating in various forums
Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
Ability to work in a collaborative team model
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice
Commitment to addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – Supervision
Ability to schedule, assign, and manage work and resolve problems as needed
Ability to create and implement effective communication plans
Ability to train and mentor staff of various levels and foster an inclusive work environment
Ability to develop and support positive and productive working relationships between attorneys and the social workers and paralegal case handlers
Ability to provide meaningful performance feedback, including difficult conversations and resolving sensitive employee issues
Pursue continuous learning on forms of systemic oppression of marginalized identities and establish team norms and practices using an equity mindset
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – Organizational
Commitment to the Legal Aid Society’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers
Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships
Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect
Commitment to the Legal Aid Society’s mission and values
Physical, Environment, Travel and Other Duties
Requires both sedentary time and non-sedentary physical movement, significant time using a computer and monitor; communicating and meeting using video
May or will require travel within NYC, across the five-borough region
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $99,444 - $163,507
The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more.
Work Authorization
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against employees and applicants for employment based on a wide range of protected characteristics, including race, color, size, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, and more.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building strong professional relationships with each client to understand diverse circumstances and meet their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the effort of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about identity, bias, and systemic oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantle bias in all forms.
Location
Bronx - Civil Practice Neighborhood Office
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The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated Housing team as the Supervising Attorney of the Elder Law Unit-Bronx. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for representing the most vulnerable clients and in multidisciplinary collaboration ensuring the seniors we represent not only preserve their tenancies but continue to live in the community healthy and safely long after their eviction case has ended.
Essential Duties / 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 implementation of 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 a 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 for homebound clients
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
Qualifications – 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
Qualifications – Preferred
Minimum of three years of legal practice
Minimum of one year of supervisory and management experience or relevant leadership experience in a membership organization
Experience conducting trainings
Grant‑writing and fundraising experience
Pro bono, government, public service, and academic experience considered but not required
Proficiency in languages other than English desirable but not required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – Position Based
Knowledge of housing and benefits law with a specific focus on seniors
Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating in various forums
Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
Ability to work in a collaborative team model
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice
Commitment to addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – Supervision
Ability to schedule, assign, and manage work and resolve problems as needed
Ability to create and implement effective communication plans
Ability to train and mentor staff of various levels and foster an inclusive work environment
Ability to develop and support positive and productive working relationships between attorneys and the social workers and paralegal case handlers
Ability to provide meaningful performance feedback, including difficult conversations and resolving sensitive employee issues
Pursue continuous learning on forms of systemic oppression of marginalized identities and establish team norms and practices using an equity mindset
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – Organizational
Commitment to the Legal Aid Society’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers
Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships
Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect
Commitment to the Legal Aid Society’s mission and values
Physical, Environment, Travel and Other Duties
Requires both sedentary time and non-sedentary physical movement, significant time using a computer and monitor; communicating and meeting using video
May or will require travel within NYC, across the five-borough region
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $99,444 - $163,507
The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more.
Work Authorization
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against employees and applicants for employment based on a wide range of protected characteristics, including race, color, size, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, and more.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building strong professional relationships with each client to understand diverse circumstances and meet their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the effort of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about identity, bias, and systemic oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantle bias in all forms.
Location
Bronx - Civil Practice Neighborhood Office
#J-18808-Ljbffr