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 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 Geneva, New
York office. The term of service may begin between November 1, 2019 and
February 1, 2020 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: Thomas Dubel, Deputy Director 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. |