Director and Staff Attorney

Responsibilities
Providing civil legal services to military veterans and service members. This may include assistance for regaining employment after deployment, military upgrades, obtaining relief available to civil defendants under the Service members Relief Act (SMRA), housing representation, and employment discrimination;
Teaching the weekly clinic seminar and providing formative and summative assessment of student progress;
Identifying appropriate cases for law student work; supervising law students' work on their cases and in community outreach and community training acitivities;
Keeping accurate electronic records regarding cases;
Working with and reporting to the grant agency to meet grant goals and requirements;
Developing cooperative relationships with veterans organizations, community agencies, and the pro bono programs of local bar associations;
Developing and participating in community education in areas of the Center's activities;
Developing and participating in CLE programs;
Assisting the Dean and the development office in securing funding to sustain the program for the long term;
Attending veteran events throughout Suffolk County, including monthly/bi-monthly meetings with the grant agency
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Juris Doctor required.
J. D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school required.
Admitted to the New York State Bar.
Accredited as an attorney by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (or able to secure such accreditation by December 31, 2026).
Minimum of two years of relevant civil legal experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference for candidates with experience serving in the military, advocating on behalf of veterans, representing clients in litigation and administrative proceedings, or engaging in outreach to low-income and vulnerable populations.
Preference for candidates with teaching background and/or history of working with law students.
Interest in mentoring future lawyers.
Involvement in community outreach and education.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Experience in counseling and representing clients.
Management of moderate to high client volumes.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently.
Effective communication skills.
Interest in legal education.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Experience with online case management software, or commitment to learning case management software, required.
Travel
Ability to travel to courts throughout Long Island.
Availability for nights and weekends when needed for outreach at veterans events.
Working Conditions
Ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer.
Ability to lift 5-10 lbs of outreach materials for meetings/conferences/events.
Maximum Salary
USD $87,200.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $69,759.00/Yr.
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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule