Government Affairs Representative jobs in Queens Village, NY

Government Affairs Representative supports the implementation of strategic plans and engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of government authorities to achieve business goals. Liaises with government entities (federal, state, provincial, or local) that regulate or influence business activities. Being a Government Affairs Representative collaborates with industry groups and organizations with complementary objectives to achieve objectives. Monitors and analyses proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends and prepare reports and informational documents to inform and support business leaders. Additionally, Government Affairs Representative requires a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Government Affairs Representative work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Government Affairs Representative typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits and Disability Advocacy Project Unit (
  • The Legal Aid Society
  • Kew Gardens, NY FULL_TIME
  • Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits and Disability Advocacy Project Unit (Queens)

    The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated, city-wide team of managers, staff attorneys, social workers, supervisors, and support personnel as Supervising Attorney of the Government Benefits and Disability Advocacy Project ("DAP") work for the Queens Neighborhood Office.

    The Government Benefits and Disability Advocacy Project ("DAP") staff provides representation, legal assistance, legal advocacy, and education to clients who need income and related supports from city, state, and federal programs including but not limited to cash assistance, supplemental nutrition assistance (food stamps), and federal disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.

    The Supervising Attorney will be primarily responsible for the smooth and effective running of the Government Benefits and DAP practice in the Queens Neighborhood Office. The Supervising Attorney will coordinate and report on some grant projects, mentor and supervise staff attorneys and paralegal case handlers, manage intake, and provide legal leadership in working with other staff to prioritize legal issues. The Supervising Attorney will participate in city-wide initiatives related to all government benefits and in state-wide activities related to our DAP work. The Supervising Attorney participates in Practice-wide management discussions and decision-making and is responsible for maintaining relationships with other stakeholders in the legal, court, and service communities.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Supervise, mentor, and train staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers
    • Represent clients in State and federal administrative and court proceedings
    • Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service
    • Maintain a reasonable individual caseload
    • Develop impact and/or affirmative litigation
    • Assist with the fundraising for and development, implementation, and reporting of programs
    • Coordinate intake
    • Respond to client, community, and staff concerns
    • Identify office needs and resources needed for the Harlem Community Law Office and Queens Neighborhood Office and participate in management team responsibilities to meet those needs
    • Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies
    • Prepare and submit necessary grant reporting paperwork
    • Assist with planning and conducting city-wide and statewide coalition meetings and task forces
    • Foster and encourage teamwork and communication
    • Reinforce and maintain staff accountability
    • Evaluate conflicting demands and prioritize workload
    • Develop and maintain support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and courts
    • Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in the community
    • Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours as needed
    • Other duties as assigned

    Queens - Civil Practice Neighborhood Office
    • Admission to the NYS Bar and federal district courts in New York
    • Minimum of three years of legal practice
    • Experience litigating government benefits issues in various forums, including State and federal courts
    • Ability to work in many different forums
    • Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating individual and group cases
    • Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
    • Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law, civil legal services, policy advocacy, administrative reform, and addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation
    • Supervisory, management and/or academic teaching experience preferred
    • Demonstrated leadership ability
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
    • Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice
    • Ability to work in a collaborative team model
    • Pro bono, government, public service, and/or academic experience
    • Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

    SALARY TRANSPARENCY

    The posting reflects the range of potential salaries for the role. The specific salary offers will be dependent on candidate qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

    Salary Range/ Salary: $86,995 to $144,564

    SALARY AND BENEFITS

    The leadership of The Legal Aid Society believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. We offer a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Salaries for our unionized jobs are governed by our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please visit our Careers page for additional information. Salary and benefits information will be available to applicants, when and if, an offer is made.

    OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

    The leadership of The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us.

    HOW TO APPLY

    All applications must be completed online. We do not accept paper submissions. Please visit our Careers Page to review all current job postings, and instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email .

    As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one's internal deeply-held sense of one's gender which may be the same or different from one's sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one's name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.


    Please submit these documents as a single combined PDF when you apply via the LAS (Legal Aid Society) Recruitment Portal.

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Sales Representative
  • Brian Downes - State Farm Agency
  • Flushing, NY FULL_TIME
  • Brian Downes - State Farm Agency, located in Flushing, NY, is seeking a qualified professional to join their winning team for the role of Sales Representative – State Farm Agent Team Member (sales exp...
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Collections Representative
  • CALL-A-HEAD CORP.
  • Ridgewood, NY FULL_TIME
  • Seeking Collection Person To make outgoing calls Great Job! Great Hours Plenty of overtime! 2 Weeks paid vacation 8 Paid holidays 7 Paid sick days Yearly raises for office helper Medical/ Dental/ 401 ...
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Sales Representative
  • Club Pilates Fresh Meadows
  • Fresh Meadows, NY PART_TIME
  • Founded in 2007, Club Pilates is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing Pilates franchise. Class formats target a wide range of clients needs from young to more senior and beginner to advanced. Club...
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Calling representative
  • Company Grow LLC
  • Ridgewood, NY FULL_TIME
  • This remote position pays $19.00 - $24.00 per hour as a contractor and the rate is determined by your experience and skill set. It is not a commissioned position. To be considered, please apply throug...
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Office Representative
  • LOCKMAN INC
  • Richmond, NY FULL_TIME
  • Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensation Paid Time Off Career Growth Opportunities Job SummaryWe are seeking a Data Entry Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will accurately transfer information ...
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Executive Secretary
  • The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Overview: Provides diverse and confidential administrative support for Senior Officers in the Hospital Administration. T...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager, National Alliance Delivery
  • Markle
  • New York, NY
  • **Manager, National Alliance Delivery** * **The Markle Foundation is seeking a Manager for National Alliance Delivery to...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Front Desk/Support Services Agent
  • Northshorechildguidance
  • New York, NY
  • *Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, generous paid vacation time and more!* ***Click on an available positi...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Estimating Manager - Construction
  • Metro Environmental Services
  • Deer Park, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Trusted since 2002, Metro Environmental Services (MES) is an industry-leading environmen...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Estimating Manager - Construction
  • Metro Environmental Services
  • Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Trusted since 2002, Metro Environmental Services (MES) is an industry-leading environmen...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chief Estimator
  • Metro Environmental Services
  • Farmingdale, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Trusted since 2002, Metro Environmental Services (MES) is an industry-leading environmen...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
  • Felician University
  • Lodi, NJ
  • Felician University, the Franciscan University of New Jersey is offering an exciting opportunity for an innovative, data...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Estimating Manager - Construction
  • Metro Environmental Services
  • Holbrook, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Trusted since 2002, Metro Environmental Services (MES) is an industry-leading environmen...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Queens Village is a mostly residential middle class neighborhood in the eastern part of the New York City borough of Queens. The Queens Village Post Office serves the ZIP codes of 11427 (Hollis Hills and Bellaire), 11428 (central Queens Village), and 11429 (Southern Queens Village south of the LIRR Main Line). The neighborhood is part of Queens Community Board 13. Shopping in the community is located along Braddock Avenue, Hillside Avenue, Hempstead Avenue, and Jamaica Avenue (NY 25), as well as on Springfield Boulevard. Located just east of Queens Village, in Nassau County, is the Belmont Par...
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Income Estimation for Government Affairs Representative jobs
$103,608 to $141,963
Queens Village, New York area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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