Disability Advocacy Attorney

3 weeks ago


Albany, New York, United States Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY Full time
Job Overview
As a Disability Advocacy Project Staff Attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, you will play a critical role in providing legal representation and assistance to individuals with intellectual, mental, or physical limitations. Our service area spans sixteen counties in upstate New York, encompassing six regional offices.

Estimated Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be able to work independently, and have a passion for serving vulnerable communities. If you are committed to advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities, we encourage you to apply.

Key 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 and may be assigned cases involving eligibility for public assistance and Medicaid benefits.
  • Participate in training and advocacy initiatives to stay up-to-date on best practices and emerging issues.

Requirements:
  • Licensed to practice law in NYS or eligible for admission.
  • Strong computer, administrative, reporting, and data entry skills required.
  • Multi-lingual, Spanish, or Chinese preferred.

About Us:

We are a unionized program with excellent benefits, offering generous time off, excellent health insurance coverage, health and long-term disability insurance, retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, qualifying moving expenses, and flexible hybrid-remote and alternative work schedules. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.



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