Job Responsibilities:  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.

LASMNY seeks to be a well balanced multi-cultural organization. People of color, LBGTQ, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

Deadline:   When filled

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: dan.altwarg@lasmny.org