Overview
Temporary Counsel, Conflicts & Lobbying Compliance Jobs in Remote at Earthjustice
Job Description: Attorney II (Legal service for Justice)
Location: 97-77 Queens Boulevard, Rego Park, NY 11374
Pay Rate: $35/hour
Schedule:
Temp to perm, 35 hours/week
9am-5pm
Essential Functions:
Provides a full range of legal services in a competent and timely manner. These services include:
Administrative hearings before public and private agencies and authorities
Litigations in state and federal courts
Appellate Practice
Drafting pleadings and other legal documents
Obtaining and reviewing documents and records
Legal research and writing
Negotiating and settling matters
Interviewing clients and providing appropriate advice
Referral to other sources of legal assistance and social services
Provides legal information, education and assistance to social workers, senior centers and community agencies both virtually and in person including evenings as needed;
Maintains required case records, reports and statistics in a timely and complete manner;
Reassess clients’ needs on an ongoing basis and revises case plans as appropriate;
Participates in staff meetings, program planning and conferences;
Staff legal clinics and workshops throughout the community both virtually and in-person; and
Handles special assignments and duties and other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Ability to handle large individual caseload and complex litigation, including class actions, impact litigation and appeals.
Minimum of 3 years prior relevant legal experience required.
NYS Admission or admission to another state bar with pending admission to the New York Bar and Graduate of accredited law school with J.D. Degree.
Prior legal experience involving law and older adults preferred.
Excellent writing/record keeping skills.
Must be computer literate, including ability to learn and use program-specific software.
Travel to clients’ homes as needed.
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Referral program
Vision insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Forest Hills, NY 11375 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Temporary Counsel, Conflicts & Lobbying Compliance
Company: Earthjustice
Location: Remote
