What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney - Hotline position at AARP?
Overview :
AARPs Legal Counsel for the Elderly champions the dignity and rights of vulnerable Washington, D.C. seniors 60-plus, providing free legal and social work services to those in need empowering, defending, protecting, and helping thousands of clients each year in many areas of civil law.
The Staff Attorney- Hotline provides legal counsel, brief services, referrals, and intake for in-house representation to clients in civil litigation and other legal proceedings. Engages in systemic advocacy relating to areas of expertise. Conducts community outreach and education. Supports and counsels clients in representing themselves.
Responsibilities :
- Provides timely and accurate information, legal advice, representation in litigation or non-litigation matters, referral, self-help materials, guidance, and / or other assistance to eligible clients within and related to the attorneys practice area.
- Engages in or supports systemic advocacy related to the attorneys area of expertise.
- Conducts community outreach, education, and training events.
- Provides guidance, refers cases, and monitors work of pro bono attorneys, volunteers, law students, and legal support staff on assigned cases.
- Develops and maintains expertise in primary areas of responsibility.
- Collaborates with other legal services advocates, clients, and community leaders on systemic issues.
- Participates as a member of practice area teams and on cross-organizational working groups to develop innovative approaches to enhance service delivery for organization clients.
Qualifications :
Ability to work in-person at community outreach sites and / or the LCE office up to 4 days per week.
Preferred :
AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
Additional Requirements
Hybrid Work Environment
AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.
Compensation and Benefits
AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
