Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney
The candidate will provide legal services to low-income individuals primarily in the area of serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, but will also cover a wide-range of other legal issues including housing, public benefits, consumer, health, education, and other areas. Interview applicants for legal services and assess their legal issues with a focus on those issues that have an immediate impact on their basic human needs. Provide legal services including legal research and factual investigation, counsel and advice, brief services and document preparation, dispute resolution, and representation of clients in administrative and judicial proceedings. Develop and maintain networking relationships with local bar associations and with local, state, and federal governments and community agencies that serve our client population, including those serving persons with disabilities, other special needs, and older adults. Conduct outreach events with client communities, including client education and intake events at community partner locations. Provide accurate and complete information for grant reporting to grant funders including documenting services in the case record. Actively participate in a staff committee or task force related to one or more areas of the practice; Exhibit a high level of personal energy, organization, and commitment to the position and the PSLS mission.

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