Description:
Job Summary:The staff attorney will provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients on LASMNY's HelpLine from 9 am to 5 pm. The staff attorney will carry a substantial caseload. This position requires that the staff attorney comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies, procedures, and grant-based reporting requirements.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients including but not limited to advice, negotiation, and administrative advocacy.
- Maintain accurate records and statistics for the coordination of timely reports.
- Effectively, efficiently, and objectively will communicate/interview applicants/clients for services over the phone or in person.
- Independently manage a caseload.
- Manage data related to grant reporting process.
- Accurately and timely record billable time and case notes in our case management system.
- Work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, court personnel, community members, bar associations, etc.
- Show commitment to professional growth in diverse areas of law.
- Keep up with knowledge of legal developments including completion of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses.
- Engage in outreach and education efforts to reach community members, advocates, and service providers.
- Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as required.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and LASMNY regulations, policies, and procedures, to include but not limited to the Case Management Policy and grant based reporting requirements.
- Perform responsibilities and duties based upon department needs and requirements as assigned by the supervisor
Job Qualifications:
- Law degree from an accredited law school.
- New York State (NYS) Bar admission.
- Minimum of two (2) years of legal experience preferred.
- Substantive experience in legal issues affecting low-income clients to include but not limited to, housing, consumer, and family law beneficial.
- Ability to manage a high call volume with supporting individuals in crisis with patience and sensitivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving indigent community members is preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software and computerized legal research.
- Bilingual or multilingual a plus.
