Staff Attorney

Staff Attorney (Part-Time)

Are you passionate about advocating for vulnerable older adults and making a meaningful impact through legal services? We are seeking a Part-Time Staff Attorney to join a multidisciplinary elder justice team dedicated to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of older adults experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside social workers, healthcare professionals, and community partners while representing clients in Family, Housing, and Supreme Courts throughout New York City and Westchester County.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation and advocacy for older adults experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Develop legal strategies in collaboration with social workers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Represent clients in Family Court, Housing Court, and Supreme Court proceedings.
• Deliver legal education, outreach, and training programs for professionals and community organizations.
• Assist with grant writing, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Support policy initiatives and legislative advocacy related to elder justice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and law enforcement partners.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews to ensure comprehensive client support.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility to practice in New York).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in elder abuse, domestic violence, victim advocacy, family law, housing law, or related legal services is highly preferred.
• Passion for serving vulnerable populations and working in a mission-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $83,000–$100,000 annually (Part-Time)
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a nationally recognized elder justice program.
• Work with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Make a direct impact in protecting vulnerable older adults.
• Meaningful, mission-driven legal work with opportunities for advocacy and policy engagement.

Pride Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.