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...
legal fellows in practical litigation and social justice advocacy.... Legal fellows will: - Engage in client interviewing to understand and identify legal issues faced by clients. - Conduct legal research and writing to support cases and develop court documents. - Prepare court documents...
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: 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 – 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...