Staff Attorney

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 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

• J.D. degree and admission to the New York State Bar;
• Preferred 1-5 years of prior associate-level experience in a particular area of expertise;
• 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 environment, high-intensity environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned