Temporary Staff Attorney (Veterans Justice Project)

August 10

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Demand Justice

Housing Law • Family Law • Benefits Law • Consumer Law • Education law

501 - 1000

Description

• The attorney will be responsible for litigation, representation in administrative for a, and advocacy for Brooklyn resident Veterans • The attorney will be expected to be a generalist, engaging at least occasionally in most of our practice areas • A primary focus of this attorney will be to assist our clients with housing preservation and alleviation of homelessness • The attorney may occasionally engage in community outreach and will make home, hospital and nursing home visits to meet with clients when necessary

Requirements

• A demonstrated passion for social justice and a commitment to working with low income communities and communities of color to advance equity • Demonstrated experience and a commitment to working with Veterans, including an understanding of the particular legal and social issues that occur in that population • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills • A demonstrated ability to work with clients in crisis, clients with mental and physical disabilities, and clients suffering with PTSD • Demonstrated capacity to engage in a generalist practice and to be able to handle a caseload with a variety of legal issues and problems across multiple practice areas • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle diverse, fast paced, and high-volume case load

Benefits

• Salary and benefits are determined by the LS-NYC Collective Bargaining Agreement • LSNYC is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer • COVID vaccination strongly encouraged