Supervising Attorney- Elder Abuse unit
Posted: December 2024
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Chandler Jones, HR Manager: cjones@elderjusticeny.org
Location: The Supervisor will be based out of Buffalo with the expectation of travel to satellite offices and outlying counties, as needed. *This position will be eligible for a hybrid schedule.
Department: Elder Abuse Unit
Salary Range: 90k + Salary is based on experience and alignment with steps in union scale.
CELJ is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Employer recruits without regard to sex, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and any such candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Join The Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ) and become part of an energetic team of advocates that provides a wide range of legal services.
About CELJ:
The Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ) is a civil legal services organization fighting for justice, primarily for low-income older adults, in 10 counties in Western New York. Our attorneys stop illegal evictions, save clients homes from foreclosure, put a stop to elder domestic violence, fight for public benefits, work with our local immigrant & refugee populations, and represent grandparents and other kinship care relatives in custody and neglect petitions in family court. We also advocate system-wide policy changes, commenting frequently on changes to regulations and working with local elected leaders on legislation that will affect the poor and vulnerable older adults in our area. We believe that independence and dignity are the hallmarks of justice.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Managing Attorney, the Supervising Attorney of Elder Abuse in our Dunkirk office is responsible for supervising elder abuse cases, as well as staff in our Dunkirk office. The position can be based in Dunkirk, or Buffalo.
Essential Functions:
Directly supervise two attorneys & two paralegals.
Handle a caseload.
Provide trainings, community outreach, and education to individuals and local community-based organizations, and other advocates.
Supervise cases in surrounding counties:
o Erie, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Allegany, Orleans, Cattaraugus, Niagara, and Genesee counties.
Evaluate and make positive changes to the structure of the unit.
Identify sources of sustainable funding.
Portray confidence and ability for making tough decisions and have a level of comfortability with difficult conversations.
Each Supervising Attorney is expected to:
Assume primary responsibility for their units’ operations, including setting priorities, developing program areas, and creating and participating in outreach events.
Work with HR handling training & development and performance.
Work with the development team to identify and write grants to support their unit.
Help the CEO set the agency’s lobbying priorities and work with elected officials on legislation.
Provide quality assurance and supervision essential to the delivery of high quality legal services, including caseload monitoring.
Participate in hiring, firing and disciplinary decisions.
Pro-actively engage with peers in continually developing way to better serve our clients.
Build and strengthen strategic alliances and collaborative relationships.
Develop and embrace innovative and efficient methods in which to deliver services.
Enthusiastically support the work of all CELJ employees and be a defender and booster of the organization to the wider public.
Education & Experience:
Admitted to practice in New York State
Experience in consumer and elder abuse cases, preferred
Knowledge of civil legal services required, CELJ specific experience, preferred
Knowledge of trauma informed care, preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated leadership experience
Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial and communication skills
Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
Experience in grant writing and reports
Excellent writing skills
Litigation experience
Ability to work independently
CELJ offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, including:
Generous vacation and sick time
Employer covered health, dental & vision
Fourteen holidays a year, plus two half-day holidays
Summer hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day
Payment of license fees and association dues
Encouragement of professional development
Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness
Salary range of 90k + based on experience and alignment with steps in union scale.
Resumes to Chandler Jones, HR Manager, cjones@elderjusticeny.org
CELJ is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Employer recruits without regard to sex, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and any such candidates are strongly encouraged to apply