Civil Law Staff Attorney

Description:

• 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

• 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