Supervising Attorney, SSI Max Disability Advocacy Project

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Supervising Attorney, SSI Max Disability Advocacy Project
Organization: The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice
Location: Bronx, NY
Salary: $93,085 - $154,684
Experience: Minimum of three years of legal practice
Practice Area: Civil
Job Type: Full-time

The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Supervising Attorney to join their team as the leader of the SSI Max Disability Advocacy Project in Bronx, NY. This role requires a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy, as well as a strong understanding of government benefits and social security disability law.

The Supervising Attorney will be responsible for managing and coordinating the SSI Max DAP practice, including supervising and mentoring staff attorneys and paralegals, managing intake, and providing legal leadership in prioritizing legal issues. They will also be involved in city-wide and state-wide initiatives related to government benefits and disability advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise, mentor, and train staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers
- Represent clients in State and federal administrative and court proceedings
- Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service
- Develop impact and/or affirmative litigation
- Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns
- Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies
- Prepare and submit necessary grant reporting paperwork
- Assist with planning and conducting city-wide and statewide coalition meetings and task forces
- Foster and encourage teamwork and communication
- Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and courts
- Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours as needed
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- Admission to the NYS Bar and federal district courts in New York
- Minimum of three years of legal practice
- Experience litigating Disability Advocacy issues in various administrative forums and federal courts
- Ability to work in many different forums
- Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating individual and group cases
- Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
- Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law, civil legal services, policy advocacy, administrative reform, and addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation
- Supervisory, management and/or academic teaching experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice
- Ability to work in a collaborative team model
- Pro bono, government, public service, and/or academic experience
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

Salary Transparency:

The salary range for this role is $93,085 - $154,684. The specific salary offer will depend on candidate qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary and Benefits:

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Salaries for unionized jobs are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The Legal Aid Society is committed to creating a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, and access to justice. They strive to understand their clients' diverse circumstances and meet their needs. This commitment depends on the efforts of all team members.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a single combined PDF including your resume, cover letter, and writing sample via the Legal Aid Society Recruitment Portal. The deadline for applications is 3:00 PM EST on the date listed.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Health insurance, paid vacation, disability, life insurance, and more

Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

Legal Research, Litigation, Advocacy, Supervision, Management, Mentoring, Training, Case Management, Client Service, Legal Writing, Oral Advocacy, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Program Development, Intake Coordination, Grant Reporting, Coalition Building, Teamwork, Communication, Organizational Skills, Conflict Resolution, Relationship Building, Public Speaking

J.D. degree

All applications must be completed online through the Legal Aid Society Recruitment Portal. Required documents include a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree, Admission to the NYS Bar and federal district courts in New York, Minimum of three years of legal practice, Experience litigating Disability Advocacy issues in various administrative forums and federal courts, Supervisory, management and/or academic teaching experience preferred, Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice, Pro bono, government, public service, and/or academic experience, Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

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