Temporary Staff Attorney

Job Summary

The Special Projects program provides legal advice, advocacy, and representation to low-income individuals living with HIV in the St. Louis metropolitan area who receive Ryan White-funded health and supportive services.

Responsibilities

• Conducting client interviews, investigation, fact gathering, and case assessment
• Handling civil legal matters involving housing, consumer issues, public benefits, Social Security Disability, Medicaid, SNAP, advance directives, powers of attorney, and permanency planning for parents with minor children
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, legal memoranda, and other case-related documents
• Conducting legal research and analysis
• Representing clients in state and federal civil litigation, administrative hearings, and other proceedings as appropriate
• Advocating on systemic legal issues that adversely affect the health and well-being of low-income individuals living with HIV
• Conducting community outreach, education, and presentations regarding legal issues affecting people living with HIV
• Providing training and education to social service providers, health care providers, and other community partners to support appropriate referrals and identification of legal needs
• Working collaboratively with other Legal Services programs, health care providers, social service organizations, and community partners
• Other work as assigned or taken on

Requirements

• JD and admitted to practice in Missouri
• At least 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney preferred, but not required
• Experience with Social Security Disability strongly preferred, Housing experience a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law work or to legal services for the poor strongly preferred
• Strong litigation and advocacy skills
• Ability to relate well and work with low-income clients and collaborate with community stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, work ethic, flexibility and teamwork
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with case management software preferred
• Open to creative and innovative ways of fulfilling the legal aid mission

Pay

• Pay range: $31.73 - $47.60 per hour (specific rate determined by years of relevant experience)