Janice Dirose
Staff Attorney @Bay Area Legal Services
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WORK HISTORY
Staff Attorney @Bay Area Legal Services
Interview applicants over the telephone and in person to provide eligible seniors with legal advice, brief services, and representation as appropriate. Document all client case information and related time spent in case management system accurately and timely. Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) or other grantor requirements.Communicate with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns, counsel, advise and refer them to appropriate public agencies or other community resources for additional services. Explain legal options and possible outcomes or risks.Develop and implement strategies to resolve cases favorably. Prepare legal documents such as advance directives and pleadings accurately and in a timely manner. Conduct legal research. Negotiate settlement of cases with opposing attorneys or parties. Prepare necessary correspondence relating to services rendered. Create and maintain relationships with community organizations and funding partners. Attend team meetings and collaborate with other attorneys on case questions.Provide full representation to senior clients in Hillsborough, Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, including appearances in court proceedings.Community outreach as necessary to increase awareness of free legal services for seniors in the three counties referenced.
EDUCATION
Sacred Heart Academy, Hamden, CT 06514
High School Diploma
The University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
SKILLS
ABOUT JANICE DIROSE
Experienced Labor & Employment/Compliance leader who delivers results by reducing…
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