New York, New York, United States · On-site
$65k–$80k/yr
About Project Guardianship Project Guardianship (PG) is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization that provides guardianship services for older adults and people with disabilities in New York who have been determined by a judicia…
Skills: Legal counsel, Guardianship law, Litigation, Court appearances, Drafting motions
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The Staff Attorney will serve as the primary legal resource for the multidisciplinary team, providing counsel and representing clients in guardianship and collateral proceedings. Responsibilities include drafting court documents, appearing in court, and ensuring legal compliance for the agency's caseload.
Candidates must hold a J.D. and be admitted to the New York State Bar or have admission pending. Strong interest in social justice and experience working with aging adults or people with disabilities is highly desired.
Project Guardianship (PG) is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization that provides guardianship services for older adults and people with disabilities in New York who have been determined by a judicial proceeding to need help making decisions and have no family or friends able to assist them. PG’s team approach employs attorneys, case managers, and finance associates to provide clients with services that allow them to be as independent and in the least restrictive setting as possible. Since 2005, PG has served hundreds of New Yorkers and has become a leading voice in a national, interdisciplinary effort to re-envision and strengthen guardianship policy.
Project Guardianship seeks a smart, flexible, and enthusiastic Staff Attorney to join PG's legal team. Our staff attorneys are the primary legal resource for the Guardianship Services team, providing legal counsel, working in close collaboration with case managers and client finance experts to address guardianship clients' legal needs, and participating in case planning to ensure the agency is meeting our duties and directives as legal guardian. Attorneys who are passionate about elder and disability health, public benefits, or the public interest, and especially attorneys versed in general guardianship law are strongly encouraged to apply.
Overseeing legal compliance for multidisciplinary team serving up to 50 clients
Consulting with and guiding case managers, finance associates, and other staff as necessary to address issues facing clients
Drafting motions and other court papers
Appearing in court and administrative tribunals for conferences, hearings, and other proceedings
Representing clients and/or the agency in guardianship and collateral proceedings
Identifying clients’ legal issues as they arise and addressing them accordingly
Preparing affirmations detailing services provided to clients
Entering relevant case-related information and tracking case progress in client database
Assisting with preparation of court-mandated and funder-mandated reporting
Identifying legal and other issues relevant to guardianship and the populations we serve and strategizing with the Project team to address them
Representing the Project at relevant conferences, trainings, and meetings to improve guardianship practices
Assisting with special projects as required
J.D. with New York State Bar admission or pending admission
Strong interest in social justice for underserved populations
Experience working with aging adults and/or people living with disabilities desirable
Litigation experience is a plus
Ability to work with a diverse population
Strong written and oral communication skills
Creativity, flexibility, patience, and good sense of humor
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Must be willing to travel city-wide for appearances and hearings
Final candidates will be subject to criminal background check
Starting salary is $65,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Full benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plan with employer match, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, and generous paid time-off policies
To apply, submit your resume,and a cover letter.
Project Guardianship explicitly requests that applicants not use AI tools to write their cover letters.
Project Guardianship is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.
Project Guardianship works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.
Changing the way we care for people.
Project Guardianship provides person-centered care for older adults and individuals living with disabilities and mental illness who need help making decisions. We also transform the systems that support them to ensure safety, promote independence, preserve dignity, and advance racial and social justice.
Offices: P.O. Box 2-5106, Brooklyn, New York 11201, US · Brooklyn, US
Changing the way we care for people.
Project Guardianship provides person-centered care for older adults and individuals living with disabilities and mental illness who need help making decisions. We also transform the systems that support them to ensure safety, promote independence, preserve dignity, and advance racial and social justice.
Offices: P.O. Box 2-5106, Brooklyn, New York 11201, US · Brooklyn, US
