LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
STAFF ATTORNEY - PLATTSBURGH OFFICE
Staff
Attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York in Plattsburgh, New
York.
Responsibilities: The Attorney will primarily be responsible
for providing legal representation and assistance in Social Security disability
and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims and may be assigned cases involving
eligibility for public assistance and Medicaid benefits. May also be assigned cases involving the
essential legal needs of low income clients such as housing, consumer rights,
elder law, and family law. Responsibilities
include representation in court and administrative proceedings; legal advice
and brief services to clients; client legal education and in-service training
to human service providers on legal issues; and case reporting and outcome
reporting to grant funders.
Qualifications: 2-7 years prior
legal experience or equivalent. Admitted to New York State Bar. Demonstrated commitment.to providing high
quality legal services to clients in a variety of civil matters. Must be
willing to make a two year commitment to the Legal Aid Society. Must be able to communicate effectively with
clients and staff, and work independently and efficiently. Good computer skills including accurate and
quick data entry. Must have car and
clean, valid driver's license. Prior
relevant legal experience in Social Security Administration disability representation
and the ability to speak Spanish are helpful.
Program
Profile: The Legal Aid
Society is a publicly funded law firm which provides free civil legal services
to low-income individuals. This position
is in our branch office in Plattsburgh.
The Plattsburgh office serves low income individuals in Clinton, Essex,
Franklin and Hamilton Counties.
Salary: $46,307 to $59,700 Unionized program, with excellent fringe
benefits. May be eligible for Loan
Repayment Assistance Program.
Application
Deadline: May 29,
2019
Any applications
that do not have a cover letter, resume and writing sample will not be
considered.
To apply, please go to www.lasnny.org OR
1) Complete the Application
linked here, or the mobile-friendly
application linked here
2) Complete the Demographic
Survey linked here
We are Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Minorities, women, the elderly, LGBTQ persons, Protected Veterans and
people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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