Staff Attorneys

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization is committed to a diverse, well balanced and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for employment opportunities.



The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is seeking multiple full-time staff attorneys to join their Eviction Defense Program. These positions are available immediately in the offices of Utica, Binghamton, Oneonta, Oswego, Syracuse and Watertown.

H1: Staff Attorneys Opportunities at LASMNY

H2: Job Qualifications and Benefits

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar and have three to five years of legal experience. Law Graduates with strong writing backgrounds may be considered. Trial experience is preferred. Commitment to serving indigent community members and excellent written and verbal advocacy, legal research, problem solving and organizational skills are essential. Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

LASMNY offers a generous benefit package including:

• 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 and (14) Holidays.

H2: Salary

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

H2: Application Process



Organization is committed to a diverse, well balanced and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for employment opportunities.

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is seeking multiple full-time staff attorneys to join their Eviction Defense Program. These positions are available immediately in the offices of Utica, Binghamton, Oneonta, Oswego, Syracuse and Watertown.

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

Job Qualifications

• Admitted to the NYS Bar
• Three to five years of legal experience preferred
• Commitment to serving indigent community members
• 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

Benefits

Most benefits available as of date of hire, including:

• 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 and (14) Holidays.

Salary

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

Application Process



Organization is committed to a diverse, well balanced and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for employment opportunities.

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is a non-profit public interest law firm providing free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer in the thirteen counties of Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego. In addition, our Farmworker Law Project services the entire New York State out of our New Paltz Office.

LASMNY is actively seeking many dynamic full-time staff attorneys for their Eviction Defense Program.

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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 and (14) Holidays

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Legal Research, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Written and Verbal Advocacy

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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 .

Qualification and Experience Admitted to the NYS Bar, Law Graduates with strong writing backgrounds may be considered

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