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Watertown, NY, United States

Staff Attorneys

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

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# Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is Hiring Staff Attorneys

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is actively seeking many dynamic full-time staff attorneys for our Eviction Defense Program. The employment opportunities are available immediately in the office of your choice, as available. Travel will be required. LASMNY is committed to a diverse, well balanced and inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for employment opportunities.

## Job Qualifications

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar. Law Graduates with strong writing backgrounds may be considered. Trial experience is preferred. Commitment to serving indigent community members. Three to five years of legal experience preferred. The candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal advocacy, legal research, problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to work independently, efficiently and collaboratively with individuals both within and outside LASMNY. Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

## Essential Job Functions

The staff attorney will provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients including advice, negotiation, motion practice, discovery and litigation. Specifically, will offer holistic services to clients with financial and other hardships that could result in loss of housing. Will appear in the City, Town, and Village Courts across our region in eviction and warranty of habitability cases. Will engage in education and outreach efforts targeting community members, advocates and service providers. Will comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies and procedures and grant-based reporting requirements.

## Salary

Admitted to the NYS Bar: Estimated salary range is $60,000 to $90,540, DOE.

## Benefits

LASMNY offers a generous benefits package, most of which are available as of the date of hire. Benefits include:

- Medical, Vision, Dental, Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Savings Accounts
- 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
- Moving Expenses
- Parking
- Loan Repayment
- Relocation Assistance
- (14) Holidays

## Application Process

We encourage interested qualified applicants to apply for this position by providing a cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information, with email addresses, for three (3) professional references at .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Affirmative Action Employer

Medical, Vision, Dental, Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Accounts, 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, Moving Expenses, Parking, Loan Repayment, Relocation Assistance

Legal research, problem solving, organizational skills, written and verbal advocacy

Law Graduate

Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information, with email addresses, for three (3) professional references to

Qualification and Experience Must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar

Legal

Jul 30, 2024
Apr 16, 2024
Dec 25, 2023

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Public Interest

Attorney

USD
60000 to 90540
Annually

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

Legal

Apr 16, 2024

Jul 30, 2024

Apr 16, 2024

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# Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is Hiring Staff Attorneys

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is actively seeking many dynamic full-time staff attorneys for our Eviction Defense Program. The employment opportunities are available immediately in the office of your choice, as available. Travel will be required. LASMNY is committed to a diverse, well balanced and inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for employment opportunities.

## Job Qualifications

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar. Law Graduates with strong writing backgrounds may be considered. Trial experience is preferred. Commitment to serving indigent community members. Three to five years of legal experience preferred. The candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal advocacy, legal research, problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to work independently, efficiently and collaboratively with individuals both within and outside LASMNY. Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

## Essential Job Functions

The staff attorney will provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients including advice, negotiation, motion practice, discovery and litigation. Specifically, will offer holistic services to clients with financial and other hardships that could result in loss of housing. Will appear in the City, Town, and Village Courts across our region in eviction and warranty of habitability cases. Will engage in education and outreach efforts targeting community members, advocates and service providers. Will comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies and procedures and grant-based reporting requirements.

## Salary

Admitted to the NYS Bar: Estimated salary range is $60,000 to $90,540, DOE.

## Benefits

LASMNY offers a generous benefits package, most of which are available as of the date of hire. Benefits include:

- Medical, Vision, Dental, Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Savings Accounts
- 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
- Moving Expenses
- Parking
- Loan Repayment
- Relocation Assistance
- (14) Holidays

## Application Process

We encourage interested qualified applicants to apply for this position by providing a cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information, with email addresses, for three (3) professional references at .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Affirmative Action Employer



Qualification and Experience

Must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar

Min Salary/Max Salary
USD 60000 to 90540 Annually

Additional info

Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information, with email addresses, for three (3) professional references to

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