Staff Attorney

Staff attorneys handle all functions related to casework, from initial intake through representation of clients in all relevant courts and proceedings. Staff attorneys may be expected to work on cases or projects with other attorneys, law graduates, law clerks, legal assistants, paralegals, social workers, and students. Staff attorneys must maintain all case files in accordance with MLA standards and may be required to participate in community outreach and education, which will include collaborations with other attorneys at community outreach sites with the goal of identifying clients who need representation in court. Tasks assigned to staff attorneys may include any or all but are not necessarily limited to the following:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screen clients for eligibility and make referrals as appropriate.

• Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients.

• Conduct factual investigation and analysis as well as legal research.

• Advise clients of results of investigation and research and counsel clients regarding their options.

• Draft pleadings to include complaints, answers, and counter-complaints, etc.

• Draft memoranda of law, briefs, etc.

• Develop case theory and strategy for the representation of clients.

• Prepare cases and represent clients during negotiations and in hearings, trials, appeals, and

administrative proceedings.

• Continue professional development and education through attendance at Legal Aid sponsored training

and other programs.

• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the essential functions of the position