Title: Chief Attorney – Attorneys for Children Unit Job Responsibilities: - Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the Attorneys for Children (AFC) Unit and provide high-quality client representation. - Supervise unit managers and oversee their supervision of...
Title: Staff Attorney – Major Crimes Unit, Criminal Defense Unit Job Responsibilities: - Represent indigent persons in various courts including Buffalo City Court, Erie County Court, and New York State Supreme Court. - Support a holistic, client-centered approach in defending clients throughout their...
Title: Staff Attorney – Appeals and Post Conviction Unit Job Responsibilities: - Investigate post-conviction motions (CPL §§ , , etc.) for clients, including interviewing witnesses and clients, obtaining sworn statements, and gathering documentation to support motions. - Research and draft motions, file them...
Title: Managing Attorney – Justice Courts, Criminal Defense Unit** **Job Responsibilities:** The Managing Attorney in the Criminal Defense Unit (CDU) at the organization is tasked with a comprehensive range of responsibilities that encompass direct defense, administrative, and supervisory functions. Key responsibilities include: -...
Title: Staff Attorney – Criminal Defense Unit Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Criminal Defense Unit is tasked with a variety of trial-level activities primarily focused on representing indigent individuals in various courts, such as Buffalo City Court, Erie...
Title: Chief Attorney – Attorneys for Children Unit Job Responsibilities: - Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the unit, handling cases in accordance with ethical standards, and providing clients with the highest quality representation. - Supervise unit managers...
Title: Managing Attorney – Trial Advocacy, Criminal Defense Unit Job Responsibilities: The Managing Attorney in the Criminal Defense Unit (CDU) is responsible for providing direct legal defense to indigent persons predominantly in Buffalo City Court, Erie County, and Supreme Court, as well...
Title: Staff Attorney - Upstate Immigration Court Job Responsibilities: - Provide free legal representation to non-citizens incarcerated in New York State prisons facing immigration removal proceedings under the Institutional Hearing Program (IHP). - Represent individuals in immigration detention at Albany, Rensselaer, and Clinton...
Title: Family Paralegal (LAV) Job Responsibilities: The Family Paralegal will primarily serve clients eligible under the LAV (Legal Assistance for Victims) initiative, focusing on individuals and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Under the supervision of the Unit Supervising Attorney,...
Title: Staff Paralegal - Housing Unit Job Responsibilities: The Staff Paralegal in the Housing Unit is responsible for supporting attorneys with their casework, particularly in maintaining client contact and assisting with drafting legal documents. The paralegal plays a crucial role in case...
Title: Housing Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Housing Paralegal is responsible for supporting the housing unit attorneys with their casework. This support includes maintaining client contact and assisting with the drafting of documents. The paralegal will play a role in case development and...
Title: 2026 Summer Housing Fellowships - **Members Only** Job Responsibilities: The summer housing fellowship involves a comprehensive set of responsibilities aimed at training legal fellows in practical litigation and social justice advocacy. Legal fellows will: - Engage in client interviewing to understand and identify...
Title: Housing Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Housing Staff Attorney will be responsible for handling housing-related legal matters for low-income individuals and families. This includes addressing issues such as eviction, unlawful lockouts, habitability issues, and succession rights challenges. The attorney will also...