The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has two Staff Attorney positions available in the citywide Employment Law Unit. The Employment Law Unit represents low-wage and unemployed workers on a wide range of employment-related problems including unpaid wages, minimum and overtime wage violations, discrimination, family and medical leave violations, labor trafficking, and unemployment insurance. It works closely with numerous community-based organizations that serve immigrant and low wage workers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
* Client representation in state and federal court proceedings and affirmative litigation
* Client representation and advocacy with local, state, and federal agencies
* Training, community outreach, and education for individuals, local community-based organizations, and low-wage worker advocates
* Policy advocacy on behalf of clients
* Conduct off-site community outreach and intake, including during evening hours
* Handling a high volume of helpline calls from individuals and community-based advocates, and a high volume of individual cases
* Working with pro bono lawyers and law students
SECONDARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
* Other duties as assigned