Legal Assistant, Jamestown, NY

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Organization name: 
Legal Assistance of Western New York
State: 
New York
Organization URL: 
http://www.lawny.org
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC.® (LawNY®) POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: AMERICORPS LEGAL ASSISTANT
ACCESS TO JUSTICE PROJECT

The Access to Justice Project is a partnership between LawNY® and AmeriCorps, America’s most preeminent volunteer service program, which seeks to address the legal needs of the poor by expanding the level of legal assistance available and helping low-income clients to access the legal system in order to achieve economic benefits, decent housing, health care and other critical basic needs. In addition, members work to recruit and support community volunteers and enhance efforts at collaboration with local human services agencies.

AmeriCorps members provide intake and screening services for income-eligible persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems and outreach to underserved populations. They are offered the opportunity for direct, substantive legal experience, excellent training and a chance to make a critical difference for low-income and vulnerable populations and their communities.

Members receive a living allowance of $715.42 semi-monthly for the duration of the contract term. They may also be eligible for aid in obtaining basic health coverage, an educational award of up to $6,095, childcare expenses and deferment of student loans. The successful candidate will serve full-time for twelve months in our Jamestown, NY office. The term of service is may begin as early as November 1, 2019 and can run through no later than January 31, 2021, depending upon start date. Term renewal may be available after that time.

Requirements: 

Member Qualifications:

Members should have at least two years of college or equivalent experience. Prior experience working with low-income persons is preferred.

To apply: 

Application Procedure:

To apply, please email a letter of interest, resume and (3) references to: Lynn Hartley at [email protected].

Notes: 
Legal Assistance of Western New York Inc.® (LawNY, Inc.) is an equal opportunity employer. LawNY, Inc. encourages applications from diverse candidates. LawNY, Inc. welcomes applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other consideration protected by law.
Submission deadline: 
Monday, October 14, 2019

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