Legal Services of Long Island
Staff Attorney- Public Benefits Unit
Legal Services of Long Island, Hempstead, New York, United States
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$68,250.00/yr - $94,811.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Legal Services of Long Island POSITION AVAILABLE:
Staff Attorney in the Public Benefits Unit OVERVIEW:
For more than 50 years, Legal Services of Long Island previously (Nassau Suffolk Law Services), has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake including: eviction and foreclosure prevention, income maintenance, disability, elder law, healthcare, consumer fraud and more. As the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services on Long Island, our services support thousands of poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney. With the gap separating those who can and cannot afford legal representation widening each day, we work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay. Legal Services of Long Island has a staff of over one hundred people situated in three offices across Long Island. JOB DESCRIPTION:
LSLI is seeking an attorney for the Hempstead office’s Public Benefits Unit, which provides legal advice and representation in matters related to income maintenance issues, including but not limited to Public Assistance, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Unemployment Insurance, temporary housing, hour and wage violations and the administrative process of modifying child support obligations with DSS. The attorney will be handling matters from intake and informal advocacy through administrative hearings, trials, and appeals, as necessitated by the individual case. Participation in community legal education is also expected. Demonstrated commitment to the needs of underserved population and the goals of Legal Services is required. The attorney must be willing to handle cases on an emergency basis. START DATE:
Immediate.
SALARY:
$68,250-$94,811 DOE, union scale,
BENEFITS : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability (100% of the premium covered by employer), 403b with defined contribution, Student Loan Reimbursement (amount subject to collective beginning agreement) at 1 year anniversary REQUIREMENTS:
Admission to New York State Bar and admission or eligibility for admission to the Federal Bar. Applicants who have passed the State Bar and are pending admission will also be considered. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred. Applicants who have taken the exam and are waiting to hear the results may be considered. Demonstrated commitment to the goals and clients of the legal services program. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: Stephanie Buckheit, HR Manager- Legal Services of Long Island Seniority level
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This range is provided by Legal Services of Long Island. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$68,250.00/yr - $94,811.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Legal Services of Long Island POSITION AVAILABLE:
Staff Attorney in the Public Benefits Unit OVERVIEW:
For more than 50 years, Legal Services of Long Island previously (Nassau Suffolk Law Services), has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake including: eviction and foreclosure prevention, income maintenance, disability, elder law, healthcare, consumer fraud and more. As the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services on Long Island, our services support thousands of poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney. With the gap separating those who can and cannot afford legal representation widening each day, we work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay. Legal Services of Long Island has a staff of over one hundred people situated in three offices across Long Island. JOB DESCRIPTION:
LSLI is seeking an attorney for the Hempstead office’s Public Benefits Unit, which provides legal advice and representation in matters related to income maintenance issues, including but not limited to Public Assistance, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Unemployment Insurance, temporary housing, hour and wage violations and the administrative process of modifying child support obligations with DSS. The attorney will be handling matters from intake and informal advocacy through administrative hearings, trials, and appeals, as necessitated by the individual case. Participation in community legal education is also expected. Demonstrated commitment to the needs of underserved population and the goals of Legal Services is required. The attorney must be willing to handle cases on an emergency basis. START DATE:
Immediate.
SALARY:
$68,250-$94,811 DOE, union scale,
BENEFITS : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability (100% of the premium covered by employer), 403b with defined contribution, Student Loan Reimbursement (amount subject to collective beginning agreement) at 1 year anniversary REQUIREMENTS:
Admission to New York State Bar and admission or eligibility for admission to the Federal Bar. Applicants who have passed the State Bar and are pending admission will also be considered. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred. Applicants who have taken the exam and are waiting to hear the results may be considered. Demonstrated commitment to the goals and clients of the legal services program. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: Stephanie Buckheit, HR Manager- Legal Services of Long Island Seniority level
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