Social Security Law Attorney / Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Middletown, CT

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Middletown, CT

Social Security Law Attorney / Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Middletown, CT

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
The Staff Attorney position at the organization involves a range of responsibilities focused on protecting the legal rights of marginalized residents in Connecticut, particularly low-income adults with mental health conditions. The primary duties include:
- Representation of patients at Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown, requiring a presence in the Middletown office five days per week.
- Providing legal assistance related to clients' treatment and civil rights.
- Advocating zealously on behalf of clients, especially those on locked units at state-operated psychiatric hospitals.
- Conducting case analysis, litigation, decision-making, and strategizing.
- Prioritizing workload effectively in collaboration with the legal director for litigation in state and federal courts.
- Collaborating with persons in recovery and community organizations to identify and address systemic issues.
- Efficiently documenting legal work through data entry and maintaining effective communication.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires the following education and experience qualifications:
- A law degree and a license to practice law in Connecticut, with eligibility to practice in both state and federal courts.
- At least two years of experience in litigation, housing law, and/or disability rights is preferred.
- Bilingual skills are strongly preferred.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Staff Attorney position is commensurate with experience. For an attorney with two years of relevant experience, the salary is $64,800. The compensation is competitive with other nonprofit legal services organizations in Connecticut. Additionally, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Generous paid leave.
- A high-deductible Health Savings Account (HSA) plan.
- Reimbursement for health insurance obtained elsewhere.
- The option to purchase dental insurance.
- A 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
- Loan repayment assistance.

Additional Information:
The organization is a statewide nonprofit committed to providing legal assistance to low-income individuals with mental health conditions. It operates as an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, age, ancestry, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The organization strongly encourages people with disabilities to apply.

For those needing accommodations during the application process, contact Rosemary Marino, the business manager, via email. Resumes are to be submitted via email for review, which will begin upon receipt.