Family Court Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

per year

H1: Family Court Attorney - Geneva, NY
H2: Immediate Opening for Full-Time Staff Attorney in Family Law Unit at LawNY®

Organization Information:
- Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY®)
- 14 county area in Western New York, Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier
- 7 fully staffed field offices, 2 satellite offices, and 1 business office
- Over 180 employees, including attorneys, paralegals, and legal support team

Position Description:
- Immediate opening for full-time Staff Attorney in Family Law Unit
- Represent low and middle income individuals in custody, family offense, neglect, and child support cases
- Provide specialized legal advice and representation for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Family Court and other civil matters
- Must have caring, patience, and emotional maturity to assist low-income individuals in crisis situations
- Strong understanding of how civil legal issues intersect with social and economic justice

Qualifications:
- Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State or eligible for admission without examination
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals
- Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities:
- Maintain full-time caseload in Family Court
- Develop and maintain specialized knowledge in Family Court matters
- Provide legal services to low-income clients regarding Family Law
- Collaborate with other LawNY® advocates, human services providers, and community groups
- Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment
- Cooperate in all grant reporting, program reporting, and compliance review
- Maintain high level of professional competence through training and staying updated on poverty law and equity lens

Additional Traits and Skills:
- Litigation and advocacy experience in state and/or federal court and/or administrative forums
- Experience incorporating an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into legal practice
- Understanding of structural and institutional racism and its impact on underserved communities
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to providing trauma-informed services
- Lived experience with client communities
- Fluency in a language other than English spoken by clients
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks

Compensation:
- Salary dependent on experience and based on pay scale with annual increments
- Beginning salary for Staff Attorney is $58,000, and $64,000 for Staff Attorney with 5 years of experience
- Potential for public interest law school loan forgiveness programs
- Excellent package of fringe benefits, including health insurance, dental and disability insurance, vision coverage, and life insurance
- Generous leave provisions, including vacation, holidays, sick days, personal days, and new parent leave
- Encourages work-life balance with 35-hour work week and remote work policy for new staff during probationary period

Application Process:
- Submit cover letter, resume, and three references through LawNY®’s BambooHR platform
- Label each position as full-time or part-time and describe unpaid volunteer/internships
- Include explanation of how lived and/or professional experience has prepared candidate to contribute to diversity and inclusion at LawNY®

Equal Opportunity Employer:
- LawNY® strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups
- Welcomes applications regardless of race, color, religion, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration protected by law

Exempt Position:
- Pursuant to Fair Labor Standards Act

application process

to apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and three references through lawny®’s bamboohr platform, found here and at www. when outlining work experience on a resume, candidates are requested to label each position as full-time or part-time and describe unpaid volunteer/internships as such. in your cover letter, please also include an explanation of how you think that your lived and/or professional experience or background has prepared you to contribute to support a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion at lawny®. questions or accommodations? contact sandy coyne at scyone@lawny. questions or accommodations? contact sandy coyne at



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location

geneva, new york (hybrid)

department

staff attorney

employment type

full-time

minimum experience

experienced

compensation

$58,000-$94,100

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