What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney position at Project Hospitality?
Job Details
Description
Job Summary: The Staff Attorney’s duties include research, analysis and writing about complex legal issues, inclusive of all activities required for service delivery within the scope of the contract/program (as defined by the funder).
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice;
- Able to work well with clients from disadvantage backgrounds and variety of demographics;
- Able to issue-spot and judge the merits of potential client cases and work to resolve if within the scope of service currently in effect;
- Perform factual and legal research and analysis on a variety of legal issues;
- Prepare written legal arguments, documents and correspondence;
- Provide clients with counseling and assistance to ensure maintenance of housing and other government benefits;
- Represent clients in administrative hearings;
- Conduct client outreach, including facilitating educational workshops and trainings;
- Conduct client intakes;
- Able to work closely in congenial manner with other departmental staff and supervisors and share duties as necessary;
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress/case notes, and data tools both physically and electronically in a timely manner;
- Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently;
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and in-service trainings;
- Maintain confidentiality of HIV/AIDS clients as well as client information in general;
- Perform general clerical duties;
- Provide coverage for other areas as directed/needed;
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
In addition, the Staff Attorney shall perform any duties as required to meet the needs of the Company and the clients that we serve. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.
Qualifications
Experience and Education:
- J.D. degree and admission to the New York State Bar;
- Preferred 1-2 years of prior associate-level experience in a particular area of expertise
- Core Competencies and Skills:
- Excellent written, analytical, oral, organizational, and time management skills;
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment;
Salary : $46 - $47
