Disability Advocacy Project Lawyer

1 week ago


Buffalo, New York, United States Neighborhood Legal Services Inc Full time

Job Title: Disability Advocacy Project Lawyer

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About Us:

">Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. (NLS) is a leading provider of civil legal services in Western New York, with a central office in Buffalo and offices in Batavia, Lockport, and Niagara Falls. We advocate for thousands of clients each year in multiple legal subject areas. Our team represents clients facing eviction, families struggling with food or rent insecurity, survivors and victims of domestic violence, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities.">

Job Summary:

">We seek a dynamic staff attorney for our Disability Advocacy Project in Buffalo. The staff attorney will help clients with disabilities obtain and/or maintain Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits. They will learn the law and advocate for individuals in need of disability benefits and address overpayment notices and other client needs. Advocacy will include representation of individual clients and caseload management, legal research and writing, and representation at administrative hearings and federal courts.">

Key Responsibilities:

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  • Develop a substantive knowledge of laws impacting persons with disabilities.
  • Provide a spectrum of legal assistance from advice to representation at administrative hearings and federal court.
  • Conduct community outreach, education, and training.
  • Build relationships and collaborate with public and private community partners to ensure integrative services and address systemic barriers facing our client community.
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Requirements:

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  • A strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team.
  • Curious and self-directed with an ability to anticipate client needs.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency in working with low-income clients across the spectrum of diversity.
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Compensation:

">Our salary range is $61,111 to $106,720 per year, depending on experience, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. We offer excellent benefits, including health insurance, three weeks of vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, paid life insurance, pension plan, HRA, Flexible Spending Accounts, and professional legal memberships.">

About this Role:

">This is a full-time position with a 35-hour work week and shorter summer hours. As a Disability Advocacy Project Lawyer, you will play a vital role in helping clients with disabilities navigate the complex process of obtaining Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits. If you are passionate about advocating for social justice and have a strong commitment to serving marginalized communities, we encourage you to apply.

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