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LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
STAFF ATTORNEY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- AMSTERDAM, NY OFFICE
Responsibilities: Attorney is needed to provide civil legal
services to victims of domestic violence and low income people in Amsterdam
Legal Aid office. The attorney will be
responsible for providing advice, brief service, community legal education and
representation of victims of domestic violence in a broad range of civil
matters including orders of protection, custody, matrimonial law and child
support. May also be responsible for
providing general legal services to low income residents of Fulton, Montgomery
and Schoharie Counties. Responsible for
implementation, recordkeeping and reporting for Division of Criminal Justice
Services grant and U.S. Department of Justice Violence Against Women Act
grant. Attorney will be expected to work
closely with local domestic violence service providers and domestic violence
task forces.
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. Prior experience in representation of victims
of domestic violence in Family Court or relevant housing experience. 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. This position is in our
branch office in Amsterdam. The Amsterdam office serves low income individuals in Fulton, Montgomery and Schoharie Counties.
Salary: $46,307
to $59,700 Unionized program, with excellent fringe
benefits. May be eligible for Loan
Repayment Assistance Program.
Application
Deadline: March 10, 2017
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
No
applications will be accepted without a writing sample, cover letter and
resume.
We are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. Minorities, women, the
elderly, LGBT persons and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to
apply.
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