Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) seeks a staff attorney to perform Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) services throughout the geographic area served by LASMNY as needed. The position will be in the Syracuse office and it is anticipated that some travel will be required.
The staff attorney will represent clients in administrative proceedings and hearings before Administrative Law Judges to obtain SSD/SSI benefits. The staff attorney will also provide comprehensive legal services including advice, negotiation and administrative advocacy and will carry a substantial caseload. The position also requires that the staff attorney satisfy grant and office reporting requirements. The staff attorney will work under the supervision of a managing attorney.
Qualifications: Prior experience preferred but not necessary.
Salary depending on experience. Excellent fringe benefits.
Please send a resume, writing sample, and three references to:
Dan Altwarg, Senior Managing Attorney
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
221 South Warren Street, Suite 310
Syracuse, NY 13202
E-mail: [email protected]