Attorney-Veteran's Rights Project
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2 Islandia, NY Islandia, NY Full-time Full-time $68,250 - $94,811 a year $68,250 - $94,811 a year 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago POSITION AVAILABLE:
FULL TIME STAFF ATTORNEY - VETERAN'S RIGHTS PROJECT Overview:
For more than 50 years, Nassau Suffolk Law Services (NSLS) 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.
NSLS has a staff of nearly one hundred employees situated in three offices across Long Island.
OFFICE LOCATION:
Suffolk County, New York
Job Description:
Full time Staff Attorney for a project to assist low-income veterans with a wide variety of legal needs, including but not limited to public benefits, heath care access, housing, consumer debt, child support, challenges to inappropriate discharges where eligibility for housing or benefits are negatively impacted, service-connected disability, other VA related benefits, etc.
The attorney will be expected to handle issues from intake through hearing or trial and appeal as necessary.
Participation in legal education, outreach events, and engagement with community partners is also expected.
START DATE:
Immediate SALARY:
$66,000-$92,561 DOE, union scale with excellent benefits.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admission to New York State Bar and admission or eligibility for admission to the Federal Bar.
Applicants already VA Certified are preferred.
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.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Stephanie Buckheit, HR Manager email protected Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$68,250.
00 - $94,811.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday License/Certification:
Bar (Preferred) Work Location:
In person START DATE:
Immediate.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
2 Islandia, NY Islandia, NY Full-time Full-time $68,250 - $94,811 a year $68,250 - $94,811 a year 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago POSITION AVAILABLE:
FULL TIME STAFF ATTORNEY - VETERAN'S RIGHTS PROJECT Overview:
For more than 50 years, Nassau Suffolk Law Services (NSLS) 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.
NSLS has a staff of nearly one hundred employees situated in three offices across Long Island.
OFFICE LOCATION:
Suffolk County, New York
Job Description:
Full time Staff Attorney for a project to assist low-income veterans with a wide variety of legal needs, including but not limited to public benefits, heath care access, housing, consumer debt, child support, challenges to inappropriate discharges where eligibility for housing or benefits are negatively impacted, service-connected disability, other VA related benefits, etc.
The attorney will be expected to handle issues from intake through hearing or trial and appeal as necessary.
Participation in legal education, outreach events, and engagement with community partners is also expected.
START DATE:
Immediate SALARY:
$66,000-$92,561 DOE, union scale with excellent benefits.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admission to New York State Bar and admission or eligibility for admission to the Federal Bar.
Applicants already VA Certified are preferred.
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.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Stephanie Buckheit, HR Manager email protected Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$68,250.
00 - $94,811.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday License/Certification:
Bar (Preferred) Work Location:
In person START DATE:
Immediate.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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