Program Attorney

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversight of all legal issues including, attendance at court hearings, meetings, real property issues, drafting documents, Roger’s Reviews, Rudow, etc.
• Coordinate legal and clinical issues Re: placement, end-of-life decisions, medical decisions, appointments as Guardian, etc.
• Coordinate legal and financial issues Re: life insurance policies, banking, property management, appointments as Conservator, Trustee, etc.
• Responsible for drafting correspondence, pleadings, and other documentation in connection with case work.
• Responsible for supervising administrative staff in the legal component of the program.
• Share responsibility for rotation of a 24-hour pager to ensure provision of program services, ensuring 7 days per week, 365 days per year coverage.
• Review and maintain OUTLOOK calendar for meetings, court dates, reminders, etc.
• Aid with banking issues designated in Corporate Vote.
• Review and sign specific documents designated in Corporate Vote.
• Responsible for entering monthly billing in timely manner.

Requirements

Must be a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a member in good standing with the Board of Bar Overseers. Experience working in Elder Law/Guardianship is required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Must be a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a member in good standing with the Board of Bar Overseers. Experience working in Elder Law/Guardianship.

Skills

Legal knowledge, experience in elder law, Guardianship, and ability to manage a caseload.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403b pension plan
• Flexible spending account
• Generous earned sick time

Pay

The annualized starting salary range is 60-62K with standard hours of 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, though coverage hours may vary based on program needs.

Schedule

This is a hybrid work schedule with standard hours of 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, though coverage hours may vary based on program needs.

About the Role

Family Service Association is seeking a full time (35 hour weekly) Program Attorney to join the agency’s Guardianship program in late summer/early fall of 2026. This position has a hybrid work schedule. The FSA Guardianship program provides corporate guardianship/conservatorship services to elders and individuals with disabilities across Eastern, Massachusetts.

Family Service Association

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 130-year tradition of high quality. Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

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