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 Bath 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: Amy L. Christensen, 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.
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