Guardianship Program Attorney

Family Service Association; Fall River (MA); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) pension plan

Flexible spending account

3 weeks paid vacation

12 paid holidays

Sick time

Descripción de la vacante

Family Service Association is seeking a full-time Program Attorney to lead the legal component of its Guardianship program, overseeing case reviews and legal matters for elders and individuals with disabilities in Eastern Massachusetts.

The role requires a Massachusetts-licensed attorney in good standing, with elder law/guardianship experience. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a starting salary of $60,000–$62,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• Licensed attorney in Massachusetts in good standing.
• Experience in Elder Law/Guardianship preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership for the legal component of the Guardianship program.
• Review cases and handle legal matters for clients.
• Supervise administrative staff in the legal component.
• Coordinate legal and clinical issues related to placement, medical decisions, and guardianship/conservatorship processes.
• Manage monthly billing and related documentation.

Conocimientos

Legal oversight

Court hearings

Drafting documents

Staff supervision

Educación

Massachusetts Bar License

Descripción del empleo

*** We are offering a $1,000 sign on bonus! ***

Are you interested in elder law and making a difference in the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities?Family Service Association is seeking a full time (35 hour weekly) Program Attorney to join the agency’s Guardianship program.

This position has a hybrid work schedule.The annualized starting salary range is 60-62K with standard hours of 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, though coverage hours may vary based on program needs.

The FSA Guardianship program provides corporate guardianship/conservatorship services to elders and individuals with disabilities across Eastern, Massachusetts.

In this role, the Program Attorney serves in leadership capacity providing oversight of the legal component of the program, including direct responsibility for review of cases and handling of legal matters concerning clients of the Guardianship Program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversight of all legal issues including, attendance at court hearings, meetings, real property issues, drafting documents, Roger's Reviews, Rudow, etc.
• Coordinate legal and clinical issues Re: placement, end-of-life decisions, medical decisions, appointments as Guardian, etc.
• Coordinate legal and financial issues Re: life insurance policies, banking, property management, appointments as Conservator, Trustee, etc.
• Responsible for drafting correspondence, pleadings, and other documentation in connection with case work.
• Responsible for supervising administrative staff in the legal component of the program.
• Share responsibility for rotation of a 24-hour pager to ensure provision of program services, ensuring 7 days per week, 365 days per year coverage.
• Review and maintain OUTLOOK calendar for meetings, court dates, reminders, etc.
• Assist with banking issues designated in Corporate Vote.
• Review and sign specific documents designated in Corporate Vote.
• Responsible for entering monthly billing in timely manner.

Education and Experience:

• Must be a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a member in good standing with the Board of Bar Overseers.
• Experience working in Elder Law/Guardianship.

This is a benefits eligible position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Long term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403b pension plan.
• Flexible spending account.
• Three weeks paid vacation.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Generous earned sick time.

*Candidates must pass CORI and CPS (child protective services) background checks.*

***Salaries are determined by factors including; experience, education, certifications, and foreign language proficiency with clients.***