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Job Title: Staff Attorney Department: Civil
Reports To: Supervising Attorney, Civil
FLSA Status: Local 2320 - Exempt
Summary The 32BJ Legal Services Fund provides legal advice and representation to eligible 32BJ members and their dependents. Reporting to the Supervising Attorney and the Deputy Director of the Legal Services Fund, the Staff Attorney will provide legal services to the members of Building Service 32BJ who are eligible under the union’s Legal Services Plan.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide legal representation in civil matters, including real estate, bankruptcy and estate planning before courts and related venues.
Engage in client intake, counseling, research, writing, oral and written advocacy, and negotiations as a part of legal representation
Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests and responses, and legal correspondence
Represent clients in court hearings and other venues
Develop legal strategy, build case theories, conduct research, and assemble evidence
Provide clients with legal advice and guidance ▪ Conduct case preparation including interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation
Discuss case progress with supervisors and provide reports summarizing case status
Maintain ongoing contact with clients, opposing counsel, advisory parties, colleagues, courts through telephonic, electronic, and written communication
Update case files timely, including, file notes, correspondence, and file records
Supervise (work product only) legal assistants, paralegals, and legal interns
Be familiar with substantive and procedural civil law
Have knowledge of areas covered under the Legal Service Plan
Maintain confidential materials and information associated with all clients
Attend member information meetings under the direction of supervisory personnel, including travel as required
Qualifications and Requirements
Juris Doctor degree and admission to the New York State Bar
Strong negotiation, writing, research, analytical, and litigation skills
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills ▪ Ability to balance a busy caseload and manage client expectations
Compassionate approach in working with clients in difficult situations ▪ Collaborative team player with the ability to also work independently
Ability to electronically file documents and cases with administrative agencies and courts
Maintain professional appearance, workspace, and demeanor as a representative of the Legal Services Fund
Analyze complex issues and exercise sound legal judgment, with the assistance and guidance of supervising attorneys
Ability to appear before courts and agencies and present orally and in writing in an articulate and professional manner
Outstanding communication, analytical, research, and writing skills
Work Environment The work environment described here represents the environment an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Salary Range:$90854.87 To 90854.87 (USD) Annually
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Civic and Social Organizations
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