Description:
A Non-Profit Organization seeks to fill an attorney position with initial assignment in Public Benefits (Stamford Office).A Non-Profit Organization seeks applicants who will use their legal training to improve the lives of low-income people and further A Non-Profit Organization' holistic and client-centered work. CLS lawyers represent families and individuals in administrative hearings, and in state and federal courts, as well as (in various settings) advocating for changes in laws and systems to benefit low-income communities. A Non-Profit Organization encourages lawyers addressing complex or systemic client issues to work in teams, which may include other legal services lawyers and/or other local community agencies.
Attorneys are expected to:
- maintain an active caseload of representation and advice cases, including regular court and/or administrative hearing appearances
- conduct community outreach remotely and in-person in accordance with CDC guidelines and coordinate with other social service agencies working with our clients
- help identify larger trends and issues for our clients, and work to develop strategies to respond to those trends and issues.
- Deep and demonstrated commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income, vulnerable, and marginalized communities, and to A Non-Profit Organization' mission, vision, goals, and values;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write persuasively and clearly and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations;
- Demonstrated ability both to collaborate closely with colleagues and to work independently when necessary;
- Creativity and flexibility in solving problems and meeting challenges;
- Connecticut bar admission or passed the Connecticut bar exam and willing to be sworn in; and
- Knowledge and experience in Connecticut court practice; and
- Social Security law experience strongly