Managing and Staff Attorneys - Binghamton, Cooperstown, Oneonta, Utica, New Platz

Managing and Staff Attorneys - Many Locations

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY), Inc. is committed to a diverse, well balanced and inclusive workforce.  We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for our positions. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. is a non-profit public interest law firm.  We provide free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer in the matters* described below.  The program area includes (13) counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego.  In addition, our Farmworker Law Project services the entire New York State out of our New Paltz Office.                               

                                       Visit us at www.lasmny.org.

LASMNY has full-time attorney positions available immediately in the locations listed below.  Admission to New York State Bar is required.  Law Graduates with strong writing backgrounds may be considered.

Binghamton Office                                                   Cooperstown Office

Family Court                                                               Family Court

Victims of Crime Act

Violence against Women's Act

New Paltz Office                                                      Oneonta Office

Farmworker Law Project                                                Violence against Women's Act

Managing Attorney & Staff Attorney                      

Utica

Violence against Women Act        

*Family Court (FC) - Family law matters, including custody/visitation, paternity, support violations, family offenses and abuse/neglect matters.

 *Farmworker Law Project (FLP) - Represents migrant and seasonal farm, nursery and food processing workers across the entire New York State.  Prior working experience with the farmworker community, immigration issues or in other programs which aid the working poor.

*Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) - General practice, but not limited to, housing, public benefits, family, disability, employment, protective order, consumer, education, health and elder law.  Criminal Court Accompaniment is required. 

*Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA) -Domestic violence and matrimonial matters.  Additional areas could include public benefits, housing and disability. 

Salary depends on experience. 

LASMNY offers a generous benefit package - Medical, Vision, Dental, Basic/Supplemental life, Voluntary Benefits, FSA, 403(b), SEP/IRA, Mileage Reimbursement, Training, CLE registration fees, Attorney Registration Fee, Local & NYS Bar Dues, Vacation, Sick, Personal, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Exam Leave, EAP, Loan Repayment, Relocation Assistance and (13) Holidays.

For consideration, applicants will provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information for professional references at jobs@LASMNY.org.