Open Position: Staff Attorney, Nassau County (HIV Law Project)

FULL-TIME STAFF ATTORNEYS- HIV LAW PROJECT

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OFFICE LOCATION: Hempstead, New York

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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 over one hundred employees situated in three offices across Long Island.

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POSITION: Full time Staff Attorney for NSLS to assist people living with HIVAIDS and their families with a variety of legal needs. Duties include representation of clients in a variety of civil matters, before administrative agencies and various courts. Matters commonly handled include housing, public benefits issues, Family Court cases and access to health care. Duties also include interviewing clients, engaging in community outreach, providing community legal education, and keeping statistical information. Attorney will be expected to handle issues from intake through hearing or trial and appeal as necessary. The attorney must be willing to handle many cases on an emergency basis.

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REQUIREMENTS: Admission to New York State Bar and admission or eligibility for admission to the Federal Bar. 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.

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START DATE: Immediate

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SALARY: $ 60,458.00- $84,178.00 (DOE subject to collective bargaining agreement)

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BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability (100% of the premium covered by employer), 403b with defined contribution, Student Loan Reimbursement (amount subject to collective beginning agreement) at 1 year anniversary

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Interested applicants should submit their resume to:

Donna Famiglietti
Executive Assistant
Nassau Suffolk Law Services
1757 Veterans Highway, Suite 50
Islandia, New York 11749
Email: dfamiglietti@nsls.legal

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NASSAU/SUFFOLK LAW SERVICES COMMITTEE, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. PEOPLE OF COLOR AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, WOMEN AND LGBTQ ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.