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法律前與法律

 學生們

Law Grads

Interns & Externs

Looking for Law Graduates - Multiple Locations


Binghamton, Oneonta, Utica


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 to apply for our positions. Women, people of color, LGBTQ applicants, veterans, people with disabilities and other walks of life are encouraged to apply.
LASMNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

 

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 in Central New York.

LASMNY has full-time law graduate positions available immediately in the office locations in the areas of law listed below. Must have taken the New York State Bar, pending results or admission.

Disability Advocacy Program – Represent clients in administrative proceedings and hearings before the Social Security Administration.
Domestic Violence – Represent domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Tenant Stability Program–Holistic services to clients with financial and other hardships that could result in loss of housing.

 

Job Summary


The law graduate will work under the supervision of a supervising or managing attorney to provide direct and comprehensive services to eligible clients in civil legal matters as assigned. Will verify eligibility information in accordance with our Case Management Policy and priorities for service. Conduct legal research; draft pleadings, legal memoranda, advocacy letters, and other legal papers. Participate in staff and case acceptance meetings and program-wide workgroups. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to LASMNY’s mission and value of justice.

Essential Job Functions

  • Effectively and efficiently communicate with clients/applicants for services over the phone or in-person;

  • Interview clients competently and objectively;

  • Prepare and file briefs, motions, and other necessary judicial pleadings;

  • Independently manage a caseload, including fully litigating assigned cases, when appropriate;

  • Accurately and timely record billable time and case notes in our case management system;

  • Work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, court personnel, community members, etc.;

  • Show commitment to professional growth in diverse areas of law;

  • Engage in outreach and community education;

  • Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as requested;

  • Comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and LASMNY policies, procedures, and grant-based reporting requirements;

  • Perform reasonable and related duties as assigned by a managing attorney or direct supervisor.


Job Qualifications
• Law degree from an accredited law school;
• Seek admission to (NYS) Bar;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software and computerized legal research;
• Bilingual or multilingual is a plus.

 

Salary is dependent on experience. LASMNY offers a generous benefit package, eligibility for most benefits are as of date of hire - medical, vision, dental, life, supplemental life, voluntary benefits, flexible spending, health saving account+, 403(b), retirement, mileage reimbursement, training, registration fees, bar dues, paid time off, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, bar exam leave, employee assistance plan, loan repayment and (14) holidays. Remote work upon approval by management.


For Consideration - We encourage interested qualified applicants to apply by providing a cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information, including email address, for (3) professional references to jobs@LASMNY.org.

紐約中部的法律援助協會為法律和法學專業的學生提供了很多機會。

我們與錫拉丘茲大學法學院有著密切的關係。在任何給定的時間點,您通常可以在我們的錫拉丘茲辦公室中找到數名錫拉丘茲大學法學院的學生作為實習生/外聘人員。

每年春天,賓厄姆頓辦公室都會接受志願者法律學生實習計劃的申請。法學院的學生在包括住房,家庭法,消費者法,老年法,交易法和其他領域的訴訟的各個方面都有實踐經驗。

我們其他七個辦事處也為學生提供機會。鼓勵來自尤蒂卡學院,漢密爾頓學院,高露潔大學,紐約州立大學賓漢頓分校或任何其他學院的學生與我們一起探索機會。

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要探索學生志願者機會,請聯繫:

愛麗絲·德克(賓厄姆頓辦公室)(607)231-5900
Betsy Krupar(錫拉丘茲辦公室)(315)703-6657
特里·惠蘭(水鎮辦公室)(315)788-2072

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