What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Alpine Legal Services?
Alpine Legal Services (ALS) seeks an Elder Law Attorney to provide high-quality legal services to aging adults, with a strong emphasis on serving indigent populations and addressing systemic barriers that impact older adults’ access to justice. This full-time position focuses on critical elder law issues, including estate planning, guardianships, conservatorships and prevention of elder abuse, with the goal of upholding fundamental legal rights to help aging adults live with dignity and stability. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of aging adults, particularly indigent populations, by addressing systemic legal challenges and advocating for justice in our community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Represent older adults (60 ), including those from indigent and underserved populations, in legal matters such as: estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives); guardianships and conservatorships; public benefits advocacy; elder abuse and financial exploitation.
- Screen and assess the legal needs of older adults to determine eligibility and appropriate services.
- Deliver community workshops and educational presentations on elder law topics, including public benefits, elder abuse prevention, legislative updates, and estate planning.
- Collaborate with senior centers, healthcare providers, and community organizations to ensure older adults have access to critical resources and support systems.
- Build partnerships with local organizations and service providers to enhance access to justice for older adults.
- Participate in regional coalitions focused on elder justice and systemic reform to address aging-related legal issues.
- Supervise and mentor interns, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys to expand service capacity as needed.
- Maintain accurate and detailed client records using ALS’s case management system.
- Assist in collecting data and preparing reports to support program evaluation and grant compliance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $77,622.00 - $119,211.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Salary : $77,622 - $119,211