Managing and Staff Attorneys - Many Locations
The Legal Aid Society
of Mid-New York (LASMNY), Inc. is committed to a diverse, well balanced and
inclusive workforce. We strongly
encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for our
positions.
Equal
Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
The Legal Aid Society
of Mid-New York, Inc. 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 in the matters*
described below. 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. Visit us at www.lasmny.org.
LASMNY has full-time
attorney positions available immediately in the locations listed below. Admission to New York State Bar is
required. Law Graduates with strong writing backgrounds may be considered.
Binghamton Office Cooperstown
Office
Family Court
Family Court
Victims of Crime Act
Violence against Women's Act
New Paltz Office Oneonta
Office
Farmworker Law Project Violence against Women's Act
Managing Attorney & Staff Attorney
Utica
Violence against Women Act
*Family Court (FC) - Family law matters, including
custody/visitation, paternity, support violations, family offenses and
abuse/neglect matters.
*Farmworker Law Project (FLP) -
Represents migrant and seasonal farm, nursery and food processing workers
across the entire New York State. Prior working experience with the farmworker
community, immigration issues or in other programs which aid the working poor.
*Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) - General practice, but
not limited to, housing, public benefits, family, disability, employment,
protective order, consumer, education, health and elder law. Criminal Court Accompaniment is required.
*Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA) -Domestic violence and
matrimonial matters. Additional areas
could include public benefits, housing and disability.
Salary
depends on experience.
LASMNY
offers a generous benefit package - Medical, Vision, Dental, Basic/Supplemental life, Voluntary
Benefits, FSA, 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,
Loan Repayment, Relocation Assistance and (13) Holidays.
For consideration, applicants will provide a cover letter,
resume, writing sample and contact information for professional references at jobs@LASMNY.org.
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