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Intake Attorney 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
About the Organization DRNY, the Protection and Advocacy System and the Client Assistance Program for New York State is seeking an individual with a passion for achieving justice for individuals with disabilities. With a focus on civil rights and disability justice, DRNY actively works to break down the systemic oppression of all people with disabilities. DRNY recognizes the intersecting legacies and effect of ableism, white supremacy, colonial capitalism, and gendered oppression on people with disabilities. Joining DRNY is an opportunity to challenge systemic abuse, neglect, discrimination, and rights violations through case-handling, individual and systemic litigation, public investigations, advocacy, and collaboration with stakeholders. DRNY is committed to examining bias, privilege, racism, and intersectional social change in all aspects of our work. DRNY is a civil rights advocacy leader and we are seeking new staff who will contribute to our values and mission.







 
Description

The Intake Attorney is responsible for the review of client issues for additional development by the intake staff. The first contact clients, courts, attorneys and government officials have with DRNY is often with the Intake Unit. Therefore, it is essential that it operate professionally, accurately and efficiently. The Intake Unit gathers from potential clients the information DRNY needs to determine what assistance is being sought, eligibility under one or more of our programs, and whether the assistance sought is of a type that DRNY provides. In the case of matters with which DRNY cannot assist, the Intake Unit provides useful information, technical assistance, and referrals to other sources of assistance. This position reports to the Intake Director.

Essential Functions

The Intake Attorney performs a wide range of duties, including the following:

  • Review closing letters of non-attorney intake staff to ensure accuracy of legal advice;
  • Ensure that emergency matters, and allegations of abuse or neglect of persons with disabilities are identified, and timely and accurately referred to appropriate DRNY staff;
  • Ensure that intake staff correctly identifies potential client issues as well as obtain and accurately record necessary information in the DRNY client database;
  • Provide real-time daily back up and legal support to 6 intake staff in all 3 DRNY offices;
  • Provide accurate and helpful legal information, technical assistance, and referrals; and ensure that the intake staff does the same;
  • Identify matters that fall within the priorities of DRNY’s programs, and ensure that such matters are promptly, efficiently and accurately transmitted to the appropriate DRNY programs for timely assistance;
  • Handle client calls when needed;
  • Provide technical assistance and legal advice to outside attorneys;
  • Assist in maintaining accurate, confidential records documenting services provided;
  • Ensure that intake office duties and special projects are timely completed;
  • Maintain resource materials regarding DRNY for distribution to the public and use by intake staff;
  • Assist the Intake Director with organization of the clerical and administrative functions of the Intake Unit;
  • Assist in preparing reports;
  • Perform related tasks consistent with skills, abilities, and general responsibilities as assigned to support DRNY.

Qualifications

  • Be a member in good standing of the New York State Bar or eligible to waive in from another jurisdiction, or be eligible to become a member within a reasonable time after beginning employment, and maintain such standing throughout employment with DRNY;
  • 2 year’s legal experience preferred;
  • Ability to identify legal issues;
  • General practice, civil rights and disability rights experience preferred;
  • Excellent computer and database skills are a must;
  • Strong communications skills;
  • Detail oriented;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals;
  • Experience working with or for people with disabilities preferred.

Preferred Experience

  • Public interest, civil rights, or disability law experience;
  • Experience in working with diverse populations;
  • Knowledge of the Protection & Advocacy system.

Working Conditions

An Intake Attorney performs work in an office environment, but the position could take an Intake Attorney to non-standard workplaces both within the state and outside the state as necessary.

Travel: 10%+

To view more about our organization, check out our YouTube videos highlighting DRNY’s mission in advocating for the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. Please visit our DRNY YouTube Channel and review our DRNY Newsletter.

 
Position Requirements  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Location Disability Rights New York - Rochester  
Position Intake Attorney  
Number of Openings 1  

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