Staff Attorney, Government Benefits Unit

1-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Manhattan Legal Services is currently seeking a staff attorney for their Government Benefits Unit. The organization is a part of Legal Services NYC, which is the largest provider of free civil legal services for low-income individuals in the country. The staff attorney will primarily focus on representing low-income clients in various government benefits matters, with a special emphasis on public benefits such as cash assistance, food stamps, and rental subsidies. The salary for this position ranges from $74,881 to $135,637, depending on years of experience.

H1: Staff Attorney for Government Benefits Unit at Manhattan Legal Services
H2: Join the Fight Against Poverty with Legal Services NYC

Summary:

Manhattan Legal Services, part of Legal Services NYC, is seeking a staff attorney to join their Government Benefits Unit. This position will focus on representing low-income clients in public benefits matters and advocating for systemic change. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in legal services, with a strong understanding of public benefits. The salary ranges from $74,881 to $135,637 depending on years of experience. Interested applicants should email their application to with "GBU Staff Attorney" in the subject line. All employees are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Manhattan Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Legal representation, poverty law, community-based partnerships, case advocacy, administrative proceedings, court representation, public policy advocacy, community education, outreach, communication, collaboration, organizational, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, cultural competency, legal research, legal writing, client interviewing, public benefits eligibility assessments, administrative agency advocacy, housing subsidy applications, public assistance applications

J.D. from an accredited law school

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references by email to with "GBU Staff Attorney" in the subject line

Qualification and Experience J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to the New York Bar, at least 1 year of experience as a legal services attorney, experience in public benefits or housing benefits work

Legal