Disability Rights Advocate

2 days ago


Albany, New York, United States Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY Full time
Job Title: Disability Rights Advocate

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate attorney to join our team at The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and advocate for their rights.

About the Position

The Staff Attorney for Disability Services will be responsible for providing legal representation and assistance to clients suffering from various disabilities, including intellectual limitations, anxiety, depression, HIV, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, musculoskeletal impairments, Crohn's disease, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.

The successful candidate will work primarily out of our Albany Office, serving sixteen counties in upstate New York.

This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities
  • Provide legal assistance to clients dealing with intellectual, mental or physical limitations
  • Represent clients in Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims
  • Advocate for clients' rights and interests through affirmative and defensive litigation
  • Collaborate with other LASNNY attorneys/paralegals to maximize access to LASNNY services
Requirements
  • Licensed to practice law in NYS or eligible for admission
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to travel throughout our service area
  • Experience with community lawyering or community organizing preferred
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of $ $73,256 - $86,491 per year, depending on experience, along with excellent benefits, including:

  • Generous time off
  • Excellent health insurance coverage
  • Retirement contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Qualifying moving expenses
  • Flexible hybrid-remote and alternative work schedules

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQI+ persons, protected veterans, applicants and recipients of public assistance, older adults, and people with disabilities.

Estimated Salary Range: $73,256 - $86,491 per yearKey Responsibilities
  • Intellectual and Physical Disability Advocacy
  • Social Security Disability and SSI Claims Representation
  • Clients' Rights and Interests Advocacy
  • Team Collaboration

We seek a highly motivated and skilled attorney to join our Disability Advocacy Project team in Albany, NY.



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