Elder Law Staff Attorney-New Port Richey (Full-Time)

Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

13 paid holidays

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

Bay Area Legal Services in New Port Richey is seeking a full-time Elder Law Staff Attorney to assist seniors with civil legal needs, including public benefits, Social Security matters, Medicare/Medicaid, housing, probate, and life planning.

The role involves counseling clients, representing them in court, and collaborating with a team under the Team Leader. The position is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days remote.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• At least 1 year of Public Benefits, Housing, or Elder Law experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with seniors and community outreach.
• Ability to work well in a team and meet deadlines.
• Experience with legal databases to document case assignments.

Responsibilities

• Advice and assistance by telephone and in person with Seniors seeking services.
• Interview applicants and determine if eligibility requirements for established legal services are satisfied.
• Counsel, advise and refer clients to public agencies or community resources.
• Represent clients in court including emergency advocacy as needed.
• Explain legal options and outcomes to clients.
• Prepare pleadings, dispositions, briefs, and oral arguments when needed.
• Research relevant legal materials and analyze evidence.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing attorneys or parties.
• Prepare correspondence and document case information in the CMS.
• Ensure compliance with grantor requirements and maintain client relations.
• Travel to client meetings or hearings and supervise staff as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication with seniors

Prioritization

Empathy

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Legal database systems

Job description

Elder Law Staff Attorney-New Port Richey (Full-Time)

Are you interested in making a difference in your community?Are you passionate about helping others who are in need across different groups? Do you value work life balance? If you answer yes to these questions, Bay Area Legal Services may be the workplace for you!

Bay Area Legal Services is seeking to fill a full-time attorney in its New Port Richey office.

Bay Area Legal Services (BALS) is seeking to fill a full-time, hybrid, Staff Attorney position to provide counsel and advice and represent Senior clients in civil legal proceedings in traditional areas of elder law, including preservation of public benefits, Social Security matters, Medicare/Medicaid issues, Housing Law, Grandparent Rights, probate, advanced life planning and directives and some consumer issues. The Team Leader of the New Port Richey Office will supervise the position.

This position is hybrid, 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

Illustrative Duties:

• Advice and assistance by telephone and in person with Seniors seeking services.
• Interview applicants and determine if eligibility requirements for established legal services are satisfied.
• Communicate with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns, counsel, advise and refer them to appropriate public agencies or other community resources for additional services needed.
• Representation in court including emergency advocacy as needed.
• Explain legal options and bring possible outcomes or risks to their attention.
• Develop and implement strategies to resolve cases favorably. Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, dispositions, briefs, and when needed, oral arguments, accurately and timely.
• Research relevant legal materials to aid decision-making, gather and analyze evidence, identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
• Negotiate settlement of cases with opposing attorneys or parties.
• Prepare necessary correspondence relating to services rendered.
• Document all client case information and related time spent in case management system accurately and timely.
• Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) or other grantor requirements.
• Create and maintain relationships with local organizations.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate with other attorneys on case questions.
• Travel to client meetings or hearings as necessary.
• Supervise legal assistants and activities of legal personnel (legal interns, paralegals etc.)
• Assist in outreach and community activities. This includes participation in BALS in-house committees and in the outside community/Florida Bar events when asked or needed.
• Stay informed about current legislation, especially assigned elder law specialties.
• Attend Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses and/or other trainings to maintain knowledge in areas of expertise or gain new knowledge.
• Perform other duties as designated by the Team Leader.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• JurisDoctorate(JD),FloridaBarlicensedandingoodstandingwiththeBar
• One year of Public Benefits, Housing, and/or Elder Law Experience
• Stronginterpersonalskills,andabilitytoeffectivelycommunicatewithSenior clientsandcommunity outreach.
• Abilitytoworkwellaspartof ateam.
• Works independently with excellent prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with legal database systems to document case assignments.
• Empathetic and compassionate understanding of the social, economic, and legal issues faced by low-income individuals and the elderly with limited access to services.
• Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Prior work or clinical experience in elder law
• Previous experience in a non-profit legal services firm
• BilingualEnglish/Spanishaplus, but not required

Compensation:

• Starting salary $67,900.00/yr. (increases based on relevant experience).
• Reimbursement for travel expenses for work events (mileage etc.)
• Bay Area offers a comprehensive benefit package including a 4% match for the 403b retirement plan with immediate vesting as well as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability coverage and more.
• Bay Area also offers generous time off and work life balance with 13 paid holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation for the 1st year of employment and a 37.5 hour work week.

This position requires successful completion of a level II background screening based on the required duties and responsibilities. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Bay Area Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran.

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