Staff Attorney- CGP

Job Summary: The staff attorney works as part of a team with the CGP staff to provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to guardianship clients.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Handle individual caseload in Article 81 guardianship law including handling guardianship discharges, including seeking permanent placement of a client; seeking expansion or contraction of powers; may include some Civil Court (Housing) appearances with staff and/or clients.
• Works with and shares responsibility of supervising Program Specialists and volunteer attorneys.
• Works with senior management and staff to develop case plans with respect to legal issues.
• Able to competently and timely provide a full range of legal service. These services include, but are not limited to:

   

  • Administrative advocacy and representation at hearings before public and private agencies and authorities
  • Litigations in state courts
  • Drafting pleadings and other legal documents
  • Obtaining and reviewing documents and records
  • Legal research and writing
  • Negotiating and settling matters
  • Interviewing clients and providing appropriate advice
  • Referral to other sources of legal assistance

 

• Participate in staff meetings, training seminars and community activities as appropriate.
• Maintains required case records, reports and statistics in a timely and complete manner.
• Handles special assignments and duties as assigned.

Selfhelp complies with all Federal, State and Local laws in regards to wages.

Knowledge, Skills And Requirements