LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN
NEW YORK
STAFF ATTORNEY- Economic Justice Initiative
Responsibilities: The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New
York (LASNNY) has an opening for a staff attorney in our Canton office to staff
an economic justice initiative. The goal of the initiative is to ensure that
low income residents of the community have sufficient income to maintain their
housing and the essentials of daily living and that those in need are served by
systems that are just, fair and responsive. Through the legal work of the staff
attorney, households will access and secure financial supports necessary to
meet basic human needs (public assistance, including emergency assistance,
SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, child support, spousal support, housing,
unemployment insurance benefits). Through working with the individuals and
families served by this project, the attorney will also identify and secure changes
needed in the delivery of income supports and related human services so that
the systems serving low income residents respond as the law requires and in a
manner that supports and develops human potential.
The attorney will provide a full range of general civil
legal services including, but not limited to, public benefits law, housing law,
unemployment insurance law, and family law in conjunction with implementing
creative strategies for providing legal services, engaging the people served by
the initiative and collaborating with or challenging the service systems that
impact the economic lives of low income community members.
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. 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. We seek motivated attorneys who want to
improve the community by providing free legal services to low income
people.
Salary: $46,307 to $59,700
DOE. Unionized program, with excellent
fringe benefits. May be eligible for
Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
Deadline: July 10,
2018.
Any applications
that do not have a cover letter, resume and writing sample will not be
considered.
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
We are Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Minorities, women, the elderly, LGBTQ persons, Protected Veterans and
people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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