Attorney - Economic Justice Initiative

LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
STAFF ATTORNEY – Economic Justice Initiative

Responsibilities: The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) has an opening for a staff attorney in our Canton office to staff an economic justice initiative. The goal of the initiative is to ensure that low income residents of the community have sufficient income to maintain their housing and the essentials of daily living and that those in need are served by systems that are just, fair and responsive. Through the legal work of the staff attorney, households will access and secure financial supports necessary to meet basic human needs (public assistance, including emergency assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, child support, spousal support, housing, unemployment insurance benefits). Through working with the individuals and families served by this project, the attorney will also identify and secure changes needed in the delivery of income supports and related human services so that the systems serving low income residents respond as the law requires and in a manner that supports and develops human potential.

The attorney will provide a full range of general civil legal services including, but not limited to, public benefits law, housing law, unemployment insurance law, and family law in conjunction with implementing creative strategies for providing legal services, engaging the people served by the initiative and collaborating with or challenging the service systems that impact the economic lives of low income community members.

Qualifications: At least 2 to 7 years prior legal experience or equivalent is required. Admitted to New York State Bar. Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and providing high quality legal services to clients in civil matters. Must be able to communicate effectively and work independently and efficiently. Must have a car and valid New York driver’s license. Good computer skills. Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Program Profile: The Legal Aid Society is a publicly funded law firm which provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals. We seek motivated attorneys who want to improve the community by providing free legal services to low income people.

Salary: $46,307 to $59,700 DOE. Unionized program, with excellent fringe benefits. May be eligible for Loan Repayment Assistance Program.

Deadline: July 10, 2018.

Any applications that do not have a cover letter, resume and writing sample will not be considered.

To apply, please go to www.lasnny.org OR

1) Complete the Application linked here, or the mobile-friendly application linked here

2) Complete the Demographic Survey linked here

We are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, the elderly, LGBTQ persons, Protected Veterans and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.