Staff Attorney

Staff Attorney – The Weinberg Center for Elder Justice Immediate Opportunity Join Our Team at The Weinberg Center for Elder Justice! The Weinberg Center for Elder Justice—the nation’s first elder abuse shelter—offers comprehensive elder justice services throughout New York City and Westchester County. Our services include: Safe, short-term shelter with legal and supportive services via our Safe Haven program Elder abuse screening and follow-up on the RiverSpring Living campus Professional consultation helplines and brief client support Interdisciplinary policy advocacy and research Position Overview We are seeking a full-time, in-person Staff Attorney to join our multidisciplinary team in Riverdale, NY. This role will involve direct legal services, shelter resident advocacy, and court appearances across NYC and Westchester (Family, Housing, and Supreme Court). Key Responsibilities Develop legal strategies in collaboration with social workers and other professionals Coordinate and deliver trainings and outreach to professional audiences Assist with grant writing and reporting Engage in policy and legislative work on elder justice issues Build and maintain relationships with community partners, agencies, and law enforcement Qualifications Juris Doctorate and admission to practice in New York State (required) Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills Experience in elder abuse, domestic violence, or victim advocacy (preferred) Compensation Annual Salary: $83,000–$100,000 Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Please submit Resume with Cover Letter For More Information please visit: The Weinberg Center Shelter - The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Justice Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) #J-18808-Ljbffr RiverSpring Living