Staff Attorney I or II - Elder Justice
Core
Provide victim/client-centered, trauma-informed direct legal services to older/dependent adult victims of elder abuse, probate conservatorship, defense of conservatorship, public benefits, and estate planning.
Role type
Staff attorney (elder law)
Builds
Direct legal services, elder law advocacy, and outreach for low-income seniors and dependent adults in Los Angeles.
Domain
Non-profit legal services / Elder law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Elder law practice, Probate conservatorship, Public benefits administration, Estate planning, Litigation, Trauma-informed care, Policy advocacy, Volunteer/pro-bono management (via careerplan.io/jobs/45-001-3A-E68-staff-attorney-i-or-ii-elder-justice-at-bet-tzedek-legal-services)
Preferred skills
NetDocuments, Legal Server case management systems, Non-profit/government environment experience
Technologies
NetDocuments, Legal Server
Responsibilities
Screen and assess cases, provide advice and counsel, represent clients in court, engage in community outreach, train volunteers and pro-bono attorneys, participate in case review meetings, manage cases and data entry.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC