LEGAL
ASSISTANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC. (LawNY) POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
AMERICORPS LEGAL ASSISTANT (12 Month)
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 Olean, New York office. The term of service
is expected to begin January 31, 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: Jeffrey Reed, 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. |