The
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) has a staff attorney position
available in its Utica Office to provide legal assistance to two groups of
clients. The position will serve both
domestic violence survivors pursuant to a New York State Domestic Violence
Grant from New York DCJS and seniors (age 60 and older) under Older Americans
Act Grants through the local Offices for the Aging in Oneida, Herkimer, and
Madison Counties. It is anticipated that casework will be evenly distributed
between domestic violence and elder law work, though the distribution could
shift based on funding and client needs.
Job responsibilities: The
staff attorney will provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible
clients, which will include advice, negotiation, motion practice and
litigation. The staff attorney will represent survivors of domestic violence in
matrimonial actions and other civil legal matters related to the domestic
violence, which may include custody/visitation, family offenses, abuse/ neglect
matters, consumer, and housing issues.
Further, the staff attorney will provide legal assistance to elder law
clients, including, but not limited to: preparing wills, health care proxies,
and powers of attorney; providing counsel and advice on consumer and housing
issues; and providing other legal services as appropriate.
Qualifications: The
successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State Bar. Trial experience is preferred. A commitment to professional growth,
excellent organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm
for direct client services and commitment to social justice required. Other qualifying factors include: the nature
and extent of prior legal experience, particularly in the areas of family law;
knowledge and understanding of the legal problems and needs of the poor, prior
experience in the client community or in other programs to aid the poor,
ability to communicate with persons in
the client community;
and cultural similarity with the
client community.
LASMNY seeks to be a
well-balanced, multi-cultural organization. People of color, LBGTQ, and people
with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity
Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
Please
send a resume and three references by e-mail to:
Christina
Reilly, Managing Attorney
jobs@lasmny.org |