Coordinating Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Coordinating Attorney - Public Benefits Unit at NYLAG
H2: Join Our Team Fighting for Justice and Equity

Summary:

NYLAG, a leading civil legal services organization, is seeking a Coordinating Attorney for their Public Benefits Unit in New York City. This full-time position requires a minimum of five years of legal experience in the area of public benefits and includes teaching and supervising law students through NYLAG's Economic Justice Clinic. The salary range for this position is $89,392 - $98,003 and includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and flexible spending accounts. NYLAG is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strongly encourages people of color, women, and those with lived experiences in the communities they serve to apply. Due to COVID-19, NYLAG has a hybrid work policy and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

H2: About NYLAG: Fighting for Justice and Equity

- Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization in New York City.
- NYLAG's mission is to combat economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or crisis.
- Services include free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships.
- NYLAG serves individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality.
- NYLAG provides services in over 150 community sites, including courts, hospitals, and libraries, and has a staff of 370.
- In 2020, NYLAG impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people.

H2: Join Our Team Fighting for Justice and Equity

- NYLAG is seeking a highly motivated Coordinating Attorney for their Public Benefits Unit.
- This full-time position requires a minimum of five years of legal experience in the area of public benefits.
- The Coordinating Attorney will also teach and supervise law students through NYLAG's Economic Justice Clinic.
- Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate and admission to the NYS bar.
- The salary range for this position is $89,392 - $98,003 and includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and flexible spending accounts.
- NYLAG is committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages people of color, women, and those with lived experiences in the communities they serve to apply.

H2: Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities:

- Teach and supervise law students through NYLAG's Economic Justice Clinic.
- Represent individual clients seeking public assistance, SNAP, and shelter access.
- Engage in policy work and impact litigation regarding homelessness, shelter, and public benefits.
- Train community partners and conduct Know Your Rights trainings.
- Provide trainings to other NYLAG units and external partners on public assistance, SNAP, and shelter topics.
- Maintain an independent caseload.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate and admission to the NYS bar required.
- Minimum of five years of legal experience in free civil legal services, preferably in public benefits.
- Experience in supervision or mentorship and training required.
- Demonstrated patience, empathy, persistence, and openness in delivering client services.
- Ability to work effectively as a team.
- Excellent writing, speaking, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, internally and externally.
- Creative, proactive problem-solving skills and ability to pivot and reprioritize based on immediate need.
- Excellent people and client counseling skills, preferably in a high-volume legal services context.

H2: Benefits and Application Instructions

Benefits:

- Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, and flexible spending accounts.
- Salary range set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.
- NYLAG is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strongly encourages people of color, women, and those with lived experiences in the communities they serve to apply.
- Due to COVID-19, NYLAG has a hybrid work policy and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

Application Instructions:

- Please save resume and cover letter on one pdf.

H2: Join Our Team Fighting for Justice and Equity

- NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.
- NYLAG is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strongly encourages people of color, women, and those with lived experiences in the communities they serve to apply.
- Due to COVID-19, NYLAG has a hybrid work policy and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

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Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Commuter Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts

Not specified

Legal Services, Supervision, Teaching, Policy Work, Impact Litigation, Training, Data Entry, Grant Reporting, Client Counseling, Problem-Solving

Juris Doctorate

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate, Admission to NYS Bar

Legal