Staff Attorney

Pride Health; Riverdale (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Pride Health seeks a Staff Attorney (Part-Time) in Bronx, NY to advocate for vulnerable older adults. You will join an elder justice team, working onsite four days a week with social workers and healthcare partners to represent clients in Family, Housing, and Supreme Court matters across NYC and Westchester.

The role emphasizes direct representation, collaboration, and community training, with a mission-driven environment and opportunities for policy engagement.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar.
• Experience in elder law or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation for older adults facing abuse or exploitation.
• Develop legal strategies with social workers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Represent clients in Family, Housing, and Supreme Court proceedings.
• Deliver legal education, outreach, and training for professionals and community orgs.
• Assist with grant writing, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Support policy and legislative advocacy related to elder justice.
• Build relationships with community organizations and government partners.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews for comprehensive support.

Skills

Legal advocacy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Court proceedings

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York State Bar admission

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Attorney (Part-Time) – Immediate Opportunity
Location: Bronx, NY
Schedule: 4 Days per Week (Onsite)

Are you passionate about advocating for vulnerable older adults and making a meaningful impact through legal services? We are seeking a Part-Time Staff Attorney to join a multidisciplinary elder justice team dedicated to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of older adults experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside social workers, healthcare professionals, and community partners while representing clients in Family, Housing, and Supreme Courts throughout New York City and Westchester County.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation and advocacy for older adults experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Develop legal strategies in collaboration with social workers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Represent clients in Family Court, Housing Court, and Supreme Court proceedings.
• Deliver legal education, outreach, and training programs for professionals and community organizations.
• Assist with grant writing, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Support policy initiatives and legislative advocacy related to elder justice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and law enforcement partners.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews to ensure comprehensive client support.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility to practice in New York).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in elder abuse, domestic violence, victim advocacy, family law, housing law, or related legal services is highly preferred.
• Passion for serving vulnerable populations and working in a mission-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $83,000–$100,000 annually (Part-Time)
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a nationally recognized elder justice program.
• Work with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Make a direct impact in protecting vulnerable older adults.
• Meaningful, mission-driven legal work with opportunities for advocacy and policy engagement.

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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Company Description

Company Description

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.