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 January 31, 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 by
January 17, 2020 to be considered.
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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