Intake Attorney

Justice Resource Institute; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 57,600 - 70,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

$2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires

401K matching and pension after 5 years

Job summary

A legal services organization in Massachusetts seeks a part-time Intake Attorney to manage the intake process for new legal referrals. The role involves assessing client eligibility, providing legal advice, and collaborating with other medical providers. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to social justice are essential. This position offers flexibility in scheduling and a salary of $64,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant legal services experience or similar advocacy experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with marginalized communities.
• Second language and/or lived experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire intake process for new legal referrals.
• Respond to new inquiries for legal services.
• Collect eligibility documents and maintain client data.
• Provide brief legal advice on various civil issues.

Skills

Client interviewing skills

Sound legal judgment

Communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Active member of the Massachusetts State Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook & Word)

Legal case management software (Prolaw)

Job description

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HLI's Health Law Institute (HLI) seeks an Intake Attorney (Part-time) to join their team! JRI Health provides an array of support services to help people living with and at risk for HIV/AIDS achieve the health and justice we all deserve. In keeping with this mission, the JRI Health Law Institute (HLI), a legal services program embedded within JRI’s Health Division, uses harm reduction principles to provide holistic, collaborative, trauma-informed civil legal services through a medical-legal partnership.

HLI strives to provide equitable access to our services by prioritizing marginalized communities that have been disproportionately impacted by longstanding, structural racism as well as those disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS. Our clients’ needs and wishes guide the work that we do. As advocates, we see our role as providing legal expertise, support, and helping to amplify our clients’ voices.

Schedule: This position is structured as a 32-hour work week—work can be done hybrid or fully remote. Our workplace supports a healthy work-life balance through flexible scheduling, generous paid time off and a culture that values health and well-being.

Salary: $64,000 annually

Position Overview: HLI is seeking a mission-driven intake attorney to manage the entire intake process for new legal referrals to the program. The Intake Attorney will be responsible for responding to new inquiries for legal services, client interviews, collecting eligibility documents, working up cases for team triage meetings, providing brief legal advice, referrals and information when needed. The Intake Attorney will work closely with case managers and other medical providers to gather relevant information regarding the client’s case. This position requires strong client interviewing skills, sound legal judgment and a commitment to social justice. This position offers a rare opportunity to be part of a trauma-informed, client-centered legal services team. HLI is the state’s only HIV legal services organization.

What You'll Do:

• Follow up on referrals and new requests for legal services for prospective clients, assess eligibility and identify any urgent legal needs.
• Prepare cases for Staff Attorneys to assess at a weekly triage meeting.
• Provide brief legal advice and information on a range of civil legal issues, including housing, benefits, CORI, immigration, estate planning, and SSI/SSDI.
• Maintain accurate and timely client data in accordance with agency and grant requirements.
• Assist with collecting eligibility documents from current clients.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other JRI Health programs, community-based partners, medical providers and others in the HIV care continuum to facilitate client referrals.
• Participate in outreach, training and community education sessions as needed.
• Stay current on relevant areas of law and policy affecting HLI’s client populations.
• Contribute to the program reporting, evaluation, and quality improvement efforts.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English.
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities.
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active member of the Massachusetts State Bar in good standing.
• At least 3 years of relevant legal services experience or similar advocacy experience.
• Must be a resident of one of the following states: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with low-income individuals, people with disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, people of color, people with a history of substance use, houselessness and/or incarceration, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
• Excellent interviewing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and recognition of the importance of confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook & Word) and willingness to learn legal case management software (Prolaw).
• Second language and/or lived experience strongly preferred.
• Commitment to JRI Health’s mission to partner with individuals, families, and communities to achieve the health and justice we all deserve.

Please send cover letter and resume to HLI Program Director, Rebekah Provost at [e-mail].

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Individual and Family Services, Non-profit Organizations, and Legal Services