Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY)
JOB POSTING
Staff Attorney – Housing
Utica, N.Y.
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is committed to a diverse, well balanced and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for employment opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer
LASMNY is a non-profit public interest law firm. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. The program area includes (13) counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego. In addition, our Farmworker Law Project services the entire New York State out of our New Paltz Office.
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY), Inc. is actively seeking one (1) full-time Staff Attorney to prevent homelessness and loss of housing related to the coronavirus pandemic in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties. The position is based in our Utica office and reports to the Managing Attorney.
Essential Job Functions
The staff attorney will provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients including advice, negotiation, motion practice and litigation. Specifically, will offer holistic services to clients impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in housing matters, including evictions and foreclosures, and with financial and other hardships that could result in loss of housing. Will engage in education and outreach efforts targeting community members, advocates and service providers. Will comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies and procedures and grant-based reporting requirements.
Job Qualifications
The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State Bar. Law Graduates may be considered with strong writing backgrounds. Trial experience is preferred. Commitment to serving indigent community members. Three to five years of legal experience preferred. The candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal advocacy, legal research, problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to work independently, efficiently and collaboratively with individuals both within and outside LASMNY. Bilingual or multilingual a plus.
LASMNY offers a generous benefit package, effective as of date of hire. Medical, vision, dental, life, supplemental life, voluntary, FSA, HSA, 403(b), SEP/IRA, mileage reimbursement, training, registration fees, NYS/County Bar dues, PTO, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Exam Leave, EAP, Loan Repayment and (13) Holidays.
Salary depends on experience.
Application Process - We encourage interested qualified applicants to apply for this position by providing a cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information for (3) professional references at [email protected].