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Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is committed to a diverse, equal and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for employment opportunities. LASMNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Why work for LASMNY?
At the Legal Aid Society of Mid New York, we are devoted to providing free legal services to those of low income, with the mission of achieving civil and social justice. Our purpose-driven mission ensures that everyone in our community has access to equal representation and justice for all.
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY)
Staff Attorneys (Multiple Locations)
Utica | Binghamton | Oneonta | Oswego | Syracuse | Watertown
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) 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.
LASMNY is a non-profit public interest law firm. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. The program area includes (13) counties: 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 our Eviction Defense Program. The employment opportunities are available immediately in the office of your choice, as available. Travel will be required. The position reports to the managing attorney.
Essential Job Functions
The staff attorney will provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients including advice, negotiation, motion practice, discovery and litigation. Specifically, will offer holistic services to clients with financial and other hardships that could result in loss of housing. Will appear in the City, Town, and Village Courts across our region in eviction and warranty of habitability cases. Will engage in education and outreach efforts targeting community members, advocates and service providers. Will comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies and procedures and grant-based reporting requirements.
Job Qualifications
The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar. Law Graduates with strong writing backgrounds may be considered. Trial experience is preferred. Commitment to serving indigent community members. Three to five years of legal experience preferred. The candidate will demonstrate 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.
LASMNY offers a generous benefit package
Most benefits available as of date of hire. 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 - 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 jobs@LASMNY.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Affirmative Action Employer
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY)
Paralegals (Multiple Locations)
Utica | Syracuse | Binghamton
Eviction Defense/Outreach - Intake/HelpLine
| Litigation
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) 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.
LASMNY is a non-profit public interest law firm. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. The program area includes (13) counties: 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 has full-time paralegal positions to provide support for our Eviction Defense Program/Outreach - Intake, HelpLine and Litigation. The employment opportunities are available immediately in multiple locations.
Eviction Defense Program/Outreach: Supports the work of attorneys, primarily landlord - tenant matters, who are providing legal assistance and advocacy to individuals and families at risk of homelessness. Office location: Utica, Syracuse & Binghamton.
Intake/HelpLine: Primary Responsibilities will be to screen calls from applicants seeking civil legal assistance to determine whether callers are eligible for assistance, open intakes in our case management system for eligible callers, and follow intake protocols to property refer callers. Office Location: Utica
Litigation: Primary responsibilities will provide litigation support in the area of family and domestic violence law, including drafting pleadings, discovery demands, motions, document management and general case management. Office Location: Utica
Job Qualifications
The successful candidate will have an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, paralegal certificate or an equivalent combination of prior work experience preferably in a legal environment. Other qualifying factors include the nature and extent of prior relavent experience, knowledge of understanding of legal problems and needs of low-income persons, prior experience in the client community or in other programs to aid low-income persons. Bilingual or multilingual a plus.
Salary
Estimated salary range: $40,250 to $61,378, DOE.
LASMNY offers a generous benefit package. Most benefits available as of date of hire. 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.
Application Process - 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 jobs@LASMNY.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Affirmative Action Employer