Supervising Attorney- Elder Abuse Unit

Join The Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ) and become part of an energetic team of advocates that provides a wide-range of legal services.

About CELJ:

The 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 system-wide policy changes, commenting frequently on changes to regulations and working with local elected leaders on legislation that will affect the poor and vulnerable older adults in our area. We believe that independence and dignity are the hallmarks of justice.

CELJ has an opening for a Supervising Attorney in the Elder Abuse Unit.

The Supervisor will be based out of Buffalo with the expectation of travel to satellite offices and outlying counties, as needed.

The Elder Abuse Supervising Attorney will:

• Directly supervise two attorneys & two paralegals.

• Handle a caseload.

• Provide trainings, community outreach, and education to individuals and local community-based organizations, and other advocates.

• Supervise cases in surrounding counties:

o Erie, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Allegany, Orleans, Cattaraugus, Niagara, and Genesee counties.

• Evaluate and make positive changes to the structure of the unit.

• Identify sources of sustainable funding.

• Portray confidence and ability for making tough decisions and have a level of comfortability with difficult conversations.

Each Supervising Attorney is expected to:

• Assume primary responsibility for their units’ operations, including setting priorities, developing program areas, and creating and participating in outreach events.

• Work with HR handling training & development and performance.

• Work with the development team to identify and write grants to support their unit.

• Help the CEO set the agency’s lobbying priorities and work with elected officials on legislation.

• Provide quality assurance and supervision essential to the delivery of high quality legal services, including caseload monitoring.

• Participate in hiring, firing and disciplinary decisions.

• Pro-actively engage with peers in continually developing way to better serve our clients.

• Build and strengthen strategic alliances and collaborative relationships.

• Develop and embrace innovative and efficient methods in which to deliver services.

• Enthusiastically support the work of all CELJ employees and be a defender and booster of the organization to the wider public

Education & Experience:

• Admitted to practice in New York State

• Experience in consumer and elder abuse cases, preferred

• Knowledge of civil legal services required, CELJ specific experience, preferred

• Knowledge of trauma informed care, preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Demonstrated leadership experience

• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial and communication skills

• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills

• Experience in grant writing and reports

• Excellent writing skills

• Litigation experience

• Ability to work independently

CELJ offers 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

This position will be eligible for a hybrid schedule.

Salary starts at 90k.

To Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to Chandler Jones, HR Manager

CELJ is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Employer recruits without regard to sex, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and any such candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $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
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000