STAFF ATTORNEY – St. Croix
Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands – Frederiksted, VI
DESCRIPTIONS: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, or an immediate supervisor, the staff attorney renders legal services to eligible persons and groups consistent with professional ethics and the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
DUTIES: Provide legal assistance to eligible clients in civil matters; participate in community training and outreach events to identify clients in need of services, work collaboratively with community stakeholders on matters relevant to the civil rights of persons with disabilities.
Investigate and conduct reviews of individuals and organizations who serve as representative payees to ensure that Social Security benefits are appropriately managed. Manage and coordinate activities for the beneficiaries of social security including the ticket-to-work program.
QUALIFICATIONS: Strong commitment to ensuring the civil rights of people with disabilities. Must have excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and an ability to communicate ideas with enthusiasm to diverse audiences. The applicant must be licensed to practice law in the USVI or any other U.S. jurisdiction and must be computer literate. The successful applicant, if not already admitted to the VI Bar, must be admitted to practice in the USVI within one year of their date of employment.
Government clearance by the United States Office of Personnel Management is required for this position.
Bilingual, Spanish is desired, but not a requirement.
Job Type: Full-time position
Must be able to relocate to job location.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching plan
- Health insurance
- Holidays/Paid leave
- Professional development support
License/Certification:
· Bar Admission (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Legal: 3 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- License to Practice Law (Required)
Security clearance:
Ability to Commute:
- Frederiksted, VI 00840 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Frederiksted, VI 00840: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person