LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK
INC. (LawNY) POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: AMERICORPS LEGAL
ASSISTANT
ACCESS TO JUSTICE PROJECT
The Access to Justice Project
is a partnership between LawNY and AmeriCorps, America's most
preeminent volunteer service program, which seeks to address the legal needs of
the poor by expanding the level of legal assistance available and helping
low-income clients to access the legal system in order to achieve economic
benefits, decent housing, health care and other critical basic needs. In addition, members work to recruit and
support community volunteers and enhance efforts at collaboration with local
human services agencies.
AmeriCorps members provide
intake and screening services for income-eligible persons seeking legal
assistance with civil law problems and outreach to underserved
populations. They are offered the
opportunity for direct, substantive legal experience, excellent training and a
chance to make a critical difference for low-income and vulnerable populations
and their communities.
Members
receive a living allowance of $715.42 semi-monthly ($17,170.08 annual) for the
duration of the contract term. They may also be eligible for aid in obtaining
basic health coverage, an educational award of up to $6,095, childcare expenses
and deferment of student loans. The successful candidate will serve full-time
for twelve months in our Ithaca office. The term of service is may begin
as early as November 1, 2019 and can run through no later than January 31,
2021, depending upon start date. Term renewal may be available after that time.
Member Responsibilities:
1. Provide screening and intake for low-income persons
seeking civil legal assistance;
2. Recruit and support volunteer lawyers, students and
community members;
3. Assist staff attorneys in providing legal services to
clients ;
4. Work with community agencies serving low-income
populations to strengthen collaborations;
5. Provide outreach and community education for targeted
groups;
6. Participate on relevant staff committees and work
groups;
7. Participate in impact cases or projects.
Member Qualifications:
Members
should have at least two years of college or equivalent experience. Prior experience working with low-income
persons is preferred.
Application Procedure:
To apply, please email a
letter of interest, resume and (3) references to: Gregg Thomas, Managing
Attorney at lawnyapplications@lawny.org.
Legal Assistance of Western
New York Inc. (LawNY, Inc.) is an equal opportunity employer.
LawNY, Inc. encourages applications from diverse candidates. LawNY, Inc.
welcomes applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability,
genetic information or any other consideration protected by law. |