Position: Legal Services of Central New York, Inc. will hire a staff attorney for the
Binghamton office. The position will begin as soon as possible. Hybrid work
arrangements are currently available due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and will
continue to be available under a new policy which will be implemented in January
2022.
Responsibilities: LSCNY has obtained a one-year grant to provide crucial
homelessness prevention legal services in Broome County, New York. The staff
attorney will help tenants achieve housing stability by securing assistance and
resources to avoid homelessness and representing tenants in eviction proceedings in
the Binghamton City Court and the Town and Village Courts in Broome County.
The attorney will also counsel and advise tenants on their rights under state and
federal law, conduct community outreach, and work to build partnerships with local
community organizations.
LSCNY will seek additional funding to extend the work of this project beyond the
one-year period.
Our Organization: Legal Services of Central New York (LSCNY) is committed to
achieving justice for low-income people and those who have difficulty accessing the
justice system. We are deeply committed to principles of anti-racism and race equity
in all that we do. For more than 55 years, LSCNY has represented clients in
housing, income security, employment, access to health care, education, and
individual rights matters. We seek to make a difference in clients’ lives and their
communities by eliminating the barriers that cause poverty or reduce our clients’
access to economic mobility. We continually search for ways to help people improve
their lives and communities.
Qualification: Applicants should be admitted or eligible for admission to the bar of
the State of New York.
Attributes of a successful candidate are:
- A commitment to providing high quality legal assistance to low-income andunder-served populations.
- A commitment to race equity, anti-racism, and economic justice in theworkplace and in providing legal services
- Analytical, legal writing, and advocacy skills.
- Organizational and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- The ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Bilingual or multi-lingual is a plus.
Opportunities for Professional Development: LSCNY is committed to creating
opportunities for development and career advancement. We invest in skills,
substantive law, and leadership training for our staff. We encourage attorneys to
become active in the state and local bar associations and local community
organizations.
Closing date: Closing date for applications: when filled.
Salary/Benefits: Starting salary for a New York admitted attorney is determined
by a collective bargaining agreement and ranges from $46,750 to $74,750,
depending on years of experience. We have an excellent benefits package and a
generous leave policy. LSCNY pays for bar memberships, attorney registration, and
training opportunities, including Mandatory Continuing Legal Education courses.
Application: Your application must include cover letter, resume, writing
sample, and three professional references. LSCNY invites applicants to include in
their cover letter a statement of how your unique background and experience might
contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal
services practice.
Director of Human Resources
Legal Services of Central New York, Inc.
221 South Warren Street, Suite 300
Syracuse, New York 13202
Email: hiring@lscny.org
Legal Services of Central New York, Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in
hiring, retaining, and promoting so we can be more creative, effective, and just,
bringing more varied perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, talents, and interests
to the practice of law and the administration of justice. We accept, respect, and
value differences that include attributes such as age, race, gender, ethnicity,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disabilities, language,
socioeconomic status, marital and parental status, national origin, immigration
status, and cultural background. We strongly encourage individuals with
historically marginalized identities to apply.
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