Housing Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

, depending on experience

Organization Information

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY®) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to low-income clients in a 14 county area of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, LawNY® is dedicated to promoting social justice and addressing legal issues affecting underrepresented communities.

Job Title

Housing Attorney

Position Description

The Housing Attorney position at LawNY®'s Ithaca office is responsible for providing direct legal representation to clients in landlord-tenant matters, as well as related government benefits and subsidized housing matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of how civil legal issues intersect with social and economic justice, and will be committed to learning and developing their skills in support of LawNY®'s vision of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

- Maintain a full-time caseload representing eligible clients served by the Housing Unit
- Develop and maintain specialized knowledge in housing matters, including landlord-tenant, subsidized housing, and government benefits
- Provide legal services, including advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy, to low-income clients and client groups
- Interact respectfully with clients from diverse backgrounds, with a commitment to cultural competence and humility
- Collaborate with other LawNY® advocates, human services providers, non-profit organizations, and community groups to address legal issues within the community
- Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment for fellow employees
- Comply with grant reporting requirements, program reporting, timekeeping, file maintenance, case closing, and compliance review
- Maintain a high level of professional competence through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and conferences, and individual efforts to stay informed about current developments in poverty law and equitable client service

Qualifications

- Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State, eligible for admission without examination, or willing to take the next available Bar examination
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income communities

Additional Traits and Skills

- Litigation and advocacy experience in state and/or federal court and/or administrative forums, particularly in landlord-tenant, foreclosure, bankruptcy, homelessness prevention, fair housing, and/or government benefits
- Experience incorporating an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into legal practice
- Understanding of structural and institutional racism and its impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
- Strong interpersonal skills, including a commitment to providing trauma-informed services
- Lived experience with client communities
- Fluency in a language other than English that is spoken by LawNY®'s clients

Compensation

- Salary dependent on experience and based on a pay scale with annual increments
- Beginning salary for a Staff Attorney is $58,000, with a salary of $71,200 for a Staff Attorney with ten years of experience
- LawNY® is a qualifying employer for the public interest loan forgiveness program

Benefits

- 94% employer-paid health insurance with significant HSA contributions
- 100% employer-paid dental and disability insurance
- Vision coverage
- $50,000 automatic life insurance
- Generous leave provisions, including 20 days of vacation, holidays, and two floating holidays in the first year of employment
- 12 sick days and five personal days per year
- 20 days of paid new parent leave
- Work-life balance with a 35-hour work week and remote work policy after probationary period

Application Process

To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references through LawNY®’s BambooHR platform. When outlining work experience on a resume, please label each position as full-time or part-time and describe unpaid volunteer/internships as such. The application for this position is open until filled.

LawNY® is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Candidates who may not meet all the desired competencies are still encouraged to apply.

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application process

to apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references through lawny®’s bamboohr platform found here. 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 scoyne@lawny. questions or accommodations? contact sandy coyne at



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location

ithaca, new york (hybrid)

department

staff attorney

employment type

full-time

minimum experience

mid-level

compensation

$58,000 - $94,100

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