Social Services Attorney
$80k - $90kMetropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty
FLSA: Exempt/Overtime Ineligible Benefits: Eligible Hours Per Week: 40/Full-time Met Council is America's largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 325,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 120 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City. Position Summary: The Social Services Attorney will provide legal assistance to clients of Met Council's Elder Abuse Prevention Program including advising and representing clients in relevant court and/or administrative hearings; advising our program's social workers on legal matters related to cases; and filing, modifying, or obtaining exclusions to orders of protection. The Social Services Attorney will also help inform Met Council's advocacy work regarding elder abuse/exploitation including legislative and policy matters.
Principal Responsibilities:
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 per year Benefits: Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Provide legal assistance to clients of Met Council's Elder Abuse Prevention Program, including in person court appearances.
- Complete required paperwork/case management records on all cases and referrals.
- Plan, organize and carry out special outreach events and legal education workshops to senior citizens and caregivers.
- As needed, advise paralegals, interns, and/or other non-attorney staff.
- Coordinate elder policy analysis and advocacy.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Knowledge of the systems in place to protect older adults.
- Strong communication and advocacy skills.
- Patience for dealing with a vulnerable population, with an understanding of trauma and how it may impact client behavior.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing
- Experience representing clients in court and/or administrative hearings (preferred)
- Bilingual skills (preferred)
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 per year Benefits: Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.
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