Job Title: AmeriCorps Legal Assistant - Rochester, NY (6 Month Term) Job Responsibilities: The AmeriCorps Legal Assistant will work within the Access to Justice Project, a collaborative initiative between the organization and AmeriCorps, aiming to address the legal needs of low-income clients. Key responsibilities include: - Providing intake and screening services for income-eligible individuals seeking legal assistance with civil law problems. - Conducting outreach to unde
Supervising Attorney, Tenant Advocacy Job Title Supervising Attorney, Tenant Advocacy Job Responsibilities - Provide legal representation to low-income tenants in eviction proceedings and warranty of habitability cases in housing courts in Monroe County. - Supervise and work closely with a paralegal to handle cases effectively and efficiently. - Offer support to other attorneys and paralegals on the Tenant Advocacy Team. - Maintain a docket of housing cases, including hol
Job Title: Public Benefits Paralegal Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with a team of attorneys on cases in state and federal court. - Assist the benefits team with policy initiatives. - Handle Freedom of Information Requests and conduct research. - Conduct intake interviews for potential clients and enter their information into the case management system. - Organize online case files using the case management system. - Engage in investigations, including gathering documen
Job Title: Tenant Advocacy Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Tenant Advocacy Paralegal at the organization is integral to supporting a team of attorneys within the Tenant Advocacy practice group. The primary responsibilities of the role include: - Travel to and work in the Rochester Telesca Center office as required, with eligibility for a hybrid work request under the organizational policy. - Perform administrative duties such as taking and returning phone calls, answeri
Job Title: Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities: The Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) Legal Assistant at the organization is tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting attorneys and paralegals, primarily in the Rochester office. The key duties include: - Traveling to and working in the Rochester Telesca Center office to meet client and organizational needs. - Greeting walk-in clients and engaging in administrative tasks
Title Legal Intern Summer 2026 EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. About the Organization The organization, the Protection and Advocacy System and the Client Assistance Program for New York State, is seeking an ind
Title Legal Intern Spring 2026 Job Responsibilities The Legal Intern will have the opportunity to utilize their education, knowledge, and experiences acquired during their undergraduate and graduate education. They will enhance their skills through active participation and involvement in practical experiences and a variety of functions. They will work closely with various staff members to prepare for a career in the legal field. The position is unpaid, but interns may be
Title Law Graduate Job Responsibilities The Law Graduate will provide legal services and engage in individual and systemic representation and litigation as part of the PATBI (Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury) program. Key responsibilities include: - Provide legal, administrative, and appropriate representation to individuals with disabilities to protect their rights. - Interview potential clients, their families, advocacy groups, and
Job Title: Attorney for the Child Job Responsibilities: The Attorney for the Child will provide legal representation to minors in Family Court, focusing on cases involving juvenile delinquency, Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS), abuse/neglect, foster care placement, and custody/visitation issues. The responsibilities include: - Providing legal counsel and representation to minors in Family Court proceedings. - Drafting and reviewing all pleadings, motions, and lega
Title Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities The Staff Attorney will provide legal services and engage in individual and systemic representation and litigation. The attorney will be part of the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (PATBI) program and report to the Program Director. The essential functions include: - Providing legal, administrative, and other appropriate means of representation to individuals with disabilities to ensure their r
Position Available: Staff Attorney Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization will lead the development and implementation of the Trans Family Stabilization Program, funded by the New York State Department of Health’s AIDS Institute. The primary responsibilities include providing comprehensive, direct civil legal services for transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary (TGNCNB) individuals and their chosen family members....