Justice Bus Fellow / Attorney

Max 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

- Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) is a nonprofit organization providing civil legal services in Western New York.
- NLS is seeking a Justice Bus Fellow/Attorney to join their team and help increase access to legal services for low-income individuals.
- The Justice Bus Attorney will work from NLS's Buffalo office and coordinate and staff community outreach programs and events in the five county service area.
- Candidates with experience working with low-income and underserved communities, second language fluency, and a legal services background are preferred.
- The attorney will be responsible for conducting community outreach events and presentations, developing relationships with community partners, and managing a personal caseload.
- This is a full-time position with a competitive starting salary of $58,000 - $80,000, excellent benefits, and a 35-hour work week with shorter summer hours.
- To apply, candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, 3 references, and a writing sample to with the subject line "Justice Bus Attorney Application."

None listed

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, 3 weeks vacation, 12 paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas and New Year's, sick and personal leave, public student loan forgiveness eligibility, $50,000 life insurance, pension plan, HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts, paid memberships

Second language fluency preferred

Legal Advocacy, Community Outreach, Legal Education, Advocacy, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Time Management, Cultural Competency, Pro Bono Strategy

J.D. and New York State Bar Membership preferred

Send resume, cover letter, 3 references, and a writing sample to with the subject line "Justice Bus Attorney Application."

Qualification and Experience J.D., New York State Bar Membership, Previous Experience with Low-Income/Underserved Communities, Second Language Fluency, Legal Services Background, Knowledge of Civil Legal Work

Legal