Provides timely and accurate legal information, legal advice, referral, self-help materials, guidance in initiating actions or defending actions taken against clients, and other telephone assistance to callers involving a full range of legal areas, a high volume, and a wide variety of civil matters involving older District of Columbia residents.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Provides legal advice, information, referrals, self-help materials, guidance, and other legal assistance to clients.
- Documents all client contacts regarding the substance of the legal problem in a timely manner. Maintains accurate and complete records concerning cases handled.
- Assists other Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) office staff, volunteers, and paralegals with technical assistance, client follow-up, and information gathering.
- Refers callers, after evaluation and as appropriate, to free or pay legal services within and outside LCE and/or to non-legal social services agencies.
- Attends continuing legal education courses.
- Provides back-up support and technical assistance to outreach programs, pro bono panel, long-term care ombudsman program, less experienced staff, and other projects, as assigned.
- Demonstrates AARP leadership behaviors in all interactions.
Educational Background:
Completion of a Juris Doctorate degree
Skills/Experience:
- A member in good standing of the DC Bar or eligible to waive in; and 4 years of legal experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position.
- Spanish-language skills are desired but not required.
Compensation/Benefits:
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 18 2018
Active Until:
Sep 18 2018
Hiring Organization:
AARP
industry:
Nonprofit