Job Title: Housing Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal representation and assistance to households at risk of homelessness in St. Lawrence County, addressing financial and other hardships. - Prevent evictions, secure mainstream benefits, and make referrals to enhance clients' ability to maintain permanent housing. - Work collaboratively with government and nonprofit agencies that offer supportive services, income, shelter, permanent supportive housing, homel
Job Title: Disability Advocacy Project Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal assistance to clients dealing with intellectual, mental, or physical limitations, focusing on individuals suffering from intellectual limitations, anxiety, depression, HIV, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, musculoskeletal impairments, Crohn's disease, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. - Offer legal representation and assistance in
Job Title: Disability Advocacy Project Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal assistance to clients dealing with intellectual, mental, or physical limitations. - Offer legal representation and assistance in Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. - Handle cases involving eligibility for public assistance and Medicaid benefits. - Deliver a full range of legal services, including counsel and advice, referrals, representation in a
Job Title: Paralegal in the Pro Bono Unit Job Responsibilities: - Screen potential clients for services, including bankruptcy, within the Pro Bono Project. - Collaborate with the Suffolk County Bar Association to coordinate a pro bono panel of volunteer lawyers. - Provide legal services for eligible clients of the program. - Ensure effective communication and organization in managing client cases. - Prioritize and multi-task various responsibilities to support the goals of t
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Generalist Job Responsibilities: - Handle all aspects of legal representation, including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, hearing and trial work, and collaboration with support staff. - Fulfill all grant and contract requirements through diligent casework, meticulous time-keeping, accurate record-keeping, and fostering pro bono involvement with the private bar. - Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the
**Job Title: Supervising Attorney - General Law** **Job Responsibilities:** - Provide direct legal representation to claimants appealing denials of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) claims, including handling administrative appeals within the Social Security Administration appeals process and federal court litigation. - Supervise up to five staff members, including Staff Attorneys and Paralegals, who provide direct representation on iss
Managing Attorney Job Title: Managing Attorney Position Description: The organization is seeking a dynamic leader to fill the position of Managing Attorney in its Jamestown office. The Managing Attorney will oversee the day-to-day functioning of the office, provide guidance to the supervision team, and collaborate on developing future plans to expand and support work within the service area. This role involves supervising both local projects in Chautauqua County and regiona
Job Title: Immigrants’ Rights Attorney (Temporary, Part-Time) Job Responsibilities: - Handling a caseload of both defensive and affirmative immigration matters. This includes, but is not limited to, cases involving Asylum, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U/T visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), family-based petitions, consular processing, and Motions to Reopen. - Representing individuals in immigration court proceedings. - Collaborating with the Director to ...
Job Title: Staff Attorney, LEAP Job Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Supervising Attorney, the Staff Attorney will support the mission of LEAP by providing high-quality, free legal services to underserved Brooklyn residents. The primary focus is on preserving safe and affordable housing and preventing unnecessary homelessness. The Staff Attorney will represent tenants facing illegal or unnecessary evictions, displacement, and tenant harassment. Specific
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Work collaboratively with attorneys and social work staff in various departments including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training programs and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in direct, hands-on experience with advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, nego
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various departments including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case management. - Pursue individual r
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with CFR attorneys and social work staff across various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in direct, hands-on experience with advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, ne
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training programs and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case management. - Pursue
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The selected candidates for the Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship will collaborate closely with attorneys and social work staff in various departments including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals within the organization. The fellowship offers a comprehensive training program, individualized supervision, and mentoring. Fellows will gai
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training programs and receive personalized supervision and mentoring. - Gain direct, hands-on experience with advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various legal fields, including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case management. - Pursue i
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gain direct, hands-on experience with advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case ma
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various legal defense areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gain direct, hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation,
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with CFR attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training programs and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in direct, hands-on experience with advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negoti
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Engage in comprehensive training and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gain direct, hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case management. - Pursue individual research a
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various legal practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training programs and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gain hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and ca
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various legal areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in direct, hands-on experience with advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation,
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various legal defense areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case management. - Pursue indi
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas, including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in direct, hands-on experience with advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiati
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff across multiple practice areas, including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions, receiving individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case management. - Pu
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various legal areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gain direct, hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and cas
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: Selected candidates for the Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship will collaborate with attorneys and social work staff across various practice areas, including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. The fellowship involves comprehensive training, individualized supervision, and mentoring. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in advocacy, c
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gain direct, hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff across various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in direct, hands-on experience involving advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, n
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Work collaboratively with attorneys and social work staff across various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training programs. - Receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gain hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation,
Job Title: Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations Job Responsibilities: The Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations at the organization will have a multifaceted role that involves supervising the paralegal and investigator department, leading and consulting on various special projects, and providing support across all of the organization's boroughs and practice areas. Key responsibilities include: - Managing recruitment, training, an
Job Title: Senior Attorney, Early Defense Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney for Early Defense (SAED) at the organization will collaborate closely with other Early Defense supervisors and the Early Defense Director to develop and implement strategies and practices that protect clients from the family policing system. Reporting to the Managing Director of Litigation, the SAED's responsibilities include: - Partnering with the Director of Early Defense and management te
Job Title: Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations Job Responsibilities: - Supervise the paralegal and investigator department and lead several special projects. - Support all of the organization's boroughs and practice areas to align with the organization's mission and core values. - Coordinate intra-office practice and provide backup supervisor support to Directors as needed. - Lead the organization's participation in the Fordham Family Defense Clinic a
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Work collaboratively with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in direct advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case management. -
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Work collaboratively with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas such as Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gain direct, hands-on experience with advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: Selected candidates will work collaboratively with attorneys and social work staff in various departments including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. Responsibilities include: - Participating in comprehensive training and receiving individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gaining direct, hands-on experience in advocacy, cl
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaboratively work with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training programs and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gain direct, hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiat
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship at the organization involves working collaboratively with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas, including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. Selected candidates will gain direct, hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case ma
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various legal practice areas, including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gain direct, hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and ca
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas, including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions. - Receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gain hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case man
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for selected candidates to work collaboratively with attorneys and social work staff at the organization, focusing on Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. Key responsibilities include: - Participating in comprehensive training and receiving individualized supervision and
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various departments including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions and receive personalized supervision and mentoring. - Gain hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case manageme
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in direct, hands-on experience with advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiatio
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Gain hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case management.
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Work collaboratively with attorneys and social work staff in various practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case management. - Pursue
Job Title: Summer 2026 Legal Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys and social work staff in various departments including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training sessions and receive personalized supervision and mentoring. - Gain direct, hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case
Job Title: Paralegal I Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal I position supports the Civil Practice office within the organization, primarily focusing on providing client services and ensuring that clients seeking assistance gain access to available services or, if needed, are referred to appropriate outside agencies. The role encompasses a variety of tasks essential for the smooth operation of the office, including but not limited to: - Data entry and file maintenance using
Job Title: Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Act as counsel under the supervision of the Transparency and Regulatory Affairs Program (TRAP) Director, responsible for research, drafting, and other aspects of assigned legal and regulatory cases and projects. - Manage drafting, editing, and submission of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and state public records law requests, regulatory complaints and comments, and petitions for rulemaking on behalf of the organization. - Analyze
Title Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities The Staff Attorney will provide legal services and engage in individual and systemic representation and litigation. As part of the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (PATBI) program, the Staff Attorney will report to the Program Director. The essential functions include: - Providing legal, administrative, and other appropriate forms of representation to individuals with disabilities to ensure thei