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Policy and Advocacy Specialist/Counsel |
[Posted 03/24/11] |
| Organization: | Lawyers Alliance for New York |
| Website: | http://lawyersalliance.org |
| Salary: | Based on Experience |
| Job Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | New York, New York |
| Description: | Lawyers Alliance for New York, www.lawyersalliance.org, is the leading provider of business and transactional legal services to nonprofit organizations that are improving quality of life in New York City' neighborhoods. Our clients stimulate economic development, create affordable housing, and deliver other vital social services to children and youth, new immigrants, the elderly, and other low-income New Yorkers. We seek an experienced attorney and/or public policy professional to serve as a Policy and Advocacy Specialist/Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity for a new staff member to launch and coordinate Lawyers Alliance’s Nonprofit Advocacy Initiative. Responsibilities include: • Researching and identifying public policy and legislative advocacy issues to which Lawyers Alliance is well qualified and positioned to advance the interests of community-based and resource-constrained nonprofits serving low-income neighborhoods • Developing and implementing an annual nonprofit advocacy plan for Lawyers Alliance that focuses on (a) nonprofit sector wide issues and (b) issues tied to Lawyers Alliance program priority areas. Coordinating Lawyers Alliance’s advocacy-related work. • Conducting client outreach and client development to expand Lawyers Alliance’s business and transactional legal services to nonprofit organizations engaged in advocacy • Coordinating Lawyers Alliance's legal representation and educational services to nonprofit organizations engaged in advocacy • Serving as liaison to pro bono attorneys participating in Lawyers Alliance's pro bono program and supporting Lawyers Alliance’s pro bono recruitment and placement efforts • Organizing and teaching seminars for clients and attorneys, including those involving legal issues related to lobbying regulation, political activity, and government contracting • Participating in selected advocacy coalitions to leverage resources • Writing and distributing periodic news and action alerts and issue briefings • Engaging in other tasks as requested to support Lawyers Alliance legal, educational, and advocacy activities and overall program, development, and marketing efforts |
| Qualifications: | Lawyers Alliance offers a collegial work environment, generous benefits, and a chance to be involved in interesting public interest work. Qualifications include J.D or M.P.A/M.P.P degree plus at least five years of pertinent experience, including substantial familiarity with the New York State or the New York City legislative and budget processes. Familiarity with nonprofit sector is preferred. Ideal candidate is able to work with multiple constituencies, organized, and excellent at multi-tasking and coordinating a variety of people, messages, and audiences. |
| How to Apply: | This position is available in spring 2011. Salary is commensurate with experience and duties. Interested applications should submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to advocacysearch11@lawyersalliance.org. No phone inquiries please. |
| Deadline: | No deadline specified. |