Staff Attorney

Center for Elder Law & Justice is looking to fill a full-time Attorney position to work within our Medical-Legal Unit.

About CELJ:

Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ) is a civil legal services organization fighting for justice, primarily for low-income older adults, in 10 counties in Western New York. Our attorneys stop illegal evictions, save clients homes from foreclosure, put a stop to elder domestic violence, fight for public benefits, work with our local immigrant & refugee populations, and represent grandparents and other kinship care relatives in custody and neglect petitions in family court. We also advocate for systems-wide policy changes, commenting frequently on changes to regulations and working with local elected leaders on legislation that will impact the poor and vulnerable older adults in our area. We believe that independence and dignity are the hallmarks of justice.

Job Description:

Manage an on-site legal center at Erie County Medical Center (ECMC); provide direct civil legal services to clients. Practice areas include but are not limited to housing, consumer, substituted decision making matters, elder law, and public benefits. Consult and train medical providers to identify common legal issues, and develop collaborative working relationships with key administrators, physicians, nurses and medical staff. Work closely with health care providers and general counsel to address complex and intractable problems facing hospital patients. Handle legal issues that are largely linked to the social determinants of health.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Admitted to practice in NYS

· 2-5 years legal experience preferred

· Self-starter; self-motivated

· Must enjoy a fast-paced environment

· Able to handle multiple tasks

· Must be comfortable in a hospital setting

· This is not a traditional desk job; required to meet with patient’s bedside

· Program development experience

· Family court and housing experience, preferred

· Communication and interpersonal skills required – must be comfortable collaborating with hospital staff

· Public speaking (trainings)

· Able to identify and evaluate legal issues

· Commitment to communities we serve

· Travel, required

CELJ offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, including:

• Generous vacation and sick time
• Employer covered health, dental & vision
• Fourteen holidays a year, plus two half-day holidays
• Summer hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day
• Payment of license fees and association dues
• Encouragement of professional development
• Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness

Salary range of 65k – 90k, based on experience and alignment with steps in union scale.

Resumes to Chandler Jones, HR Manager, cjones@elderjusticeny.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000