Guardianship Program Attorney

Family Services Association; United States; Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Long term disability insurance

Life insurance

403b 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 join its Guardianship program serving elders and individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts. The role is 35 hours weekly with a hybrid schedule and an annual starting salary of $60,000–$62,000.

Duties include overseeing legal issues at court hearings, drafting documents, coordinating guardianship and conservatorship matters, and supervising administrative staff.

Formación

• Licensed attorney in Massachusetts in good standing.
• Experience in Elder Law or Guardianship is required.
• Strong drafting and clerical responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee legal issues including court hearings and document drafting.
• Coordinate guardianship and conservatorship matters for elders and disabled.
• Supervise administrative staff in the legal component of the program.
• Support 24/7 coverage rotation for program services.

Conocimientos

Legal drafting

Court appearances

Supervising staff

Billing/records

Educación

Massachusetts bar admission

Elder law/Guardianship experience

Herramientas

Outlook

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.

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.***