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Legal Aid Manager

Employer
AARP
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Feb 16, 2022

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Overview

AARP's Legal Counsel for the Elderly champions the dignity and rights of vulnerable Washington, D.C. seniors 60-plus, providing free legal and social work services to those in need - empowering, defending, protecting, and helping thousands of clients each year in many areas of civil law.

The Legal Aid Manager is responsible for managing and leading the Tenant Advocacy and Support Practice of Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE). The practice combines legal, social work and volunteer coordination to help prevent evictions, assist with rent control disputes, government subsidies, reasonable accommodations and other related issues confronting tenants age 60+ in the District of Columbia. The position manages a team of attorneys, social workers, support staff, interns, and volunteers; the position reports to the LCE Executive Director.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees and provides timely, accurate information, legal advice, representation, referral, self-help materials, guidance, and other assistance to tenants aged 60+ in the areas of eviction defense, housing and property maintenance code enforcement, rent control, and voucher terminations, on a high-volume basis.
  • Directs, manages and provides extended representation primarily in D.C. Superior Court (Landlord/Tenant, Civil and Probate Divisions), sometimes involving complex and novel litigation theories. Representation at times includes representing buildings of tenants. Ensures a high quality of legal work conducted by staff.
  • Assigns cases, provides direction and guidance, manages staff attorneys, volunteer attorneys, legal interns, social workers, and legal and administrative support staff.
  • Develops systemic law reform projects for older D.C. residents that may be worked on in collaboration with pro bono attorneys. Refers cases for pro bono representation and encourages staff to do the same.
  • Represents LCE within the DC legal services community on workgroups and committees and serves as a liaison with community partners on issues affecting the LCE client community, including, but not limited to, agency budget and oversight, District of Columbia Housing Authority reform, and rent control reform.
  • Develops and implements case management procedures adhering to deadlines and guidelines that facilitate efficient case handling. Maintains accurate, complete and contemporaneous records concerning cases handled in LCE's case management system and ensures all TAS staff do the same
  • Manages assigned fundraising activity, including grant data collection, completing reports and proposals for internal and external distribution, and contributing to the preparation of grant applications. Also represents LCE as needed with grantors.
  • Develops and implements Outreach activities to inform client community of LCE services. Conducts periodic training and community education events. Attends continuing legal education courses.

Qualifications

  • Completion of a Juris Doctorate degree, a member in good standing of the D.C. Bar or ability to waive in.
  • Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with 5 years directly involving civil litigation and trial practice (at least 3 years in substantive area of law - landlord/tenant).
  • A minimum of 3 years of management/supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position.


Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition; tuition reimbursement; among others.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Company

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social welfare organization with a membership of nearly 38 million. Our aim is to disrupt preconceived notions about aging, turn goals and dreams into Real Possibilities, strengthen communities and fight for the issues that matter most to people 50-plus and their families; such as health care, employment security and retirement planning.

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Location
601 E. St. NW
Washington
DC
20049
US

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