Job o’ the Day: Disaster Relief Attorney on Staten Island
Staten Island Legal Services seeks an attorney for its newly formed Disaster Relief Unit. The job involves advising and representing people who have been affected by the storm in the following types of cases: housing, FEMA appeals, Disaster Unemployment Assistance appeals, and a wide variety of other issues, including insurance problems and questions related to home repairs. The position will include community outreach. This is a one-year position subject to renewal depending on the availability of funding.
Qualifications
- Must be admitted to NY Bar and possess excellent analytical and writing skills
- Experience working with low-income clients
- Superb organizational and communication skills