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Public Interest
Attorney
Government and Government Relations
Litigation - General (consumer)
Government Benefits Attorney Duties: While representing low-income clients in various public benefits matters, will also work to continue to grow our public benefits practice, provide community education, and engage in public policy advocacy on public benefit issues. Will participate in our many workgroups focused on making institutional changes in agency practice that better serve benefits recipients in City and collaborate with other benefits units to initiate and continue systemic positive change. Interviewing clients, providing legal advice and counseling, case investigation, drafting legal documents, direct representation of clients in administrative proceedings, Civil Court, Supreme Court and federal court, as well as working with community groups to coordinate and engage in outreach and education. Will be responsible for public policy advocacy.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Must have a JD Degree from an accredited law school, excellent advocacy, litigation, writing and leadership skills, and be able to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods. Demonstrated commitment to public interest law required. Two years of public interest lawyering in benefits required. Fluency or professional proficiency in Spanish or Chinese preferred but not required. Salary is determined by a collective bargaining agreement based on year of graduation.
Job #69_2018. Send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and 3 references.
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