Use your talents and skills to help people and change systems. Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS), the largest provider of civil legal services in Western New York, is seeking attorneys for its Housing Unit in both Buffalo and Niagara Falls offices. The attorney will assist individuals facing challenges related to housing and landlord/tenant issues and ensure that those in need are served by systems that are just, equitable and responsive. Advocacy will include representation of individual clients and identification and advocacy to obtain systemic change through affirmative advocacy and policy work. Your clients will include people living with low incomes, disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Salary and Benefits
$59,387 to $97,981 per year salary, dependent upon experience and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (law graduates pending admission are welcome to apply). Full time position with a 35-hour work week and shorter summer hours. Excellent benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, 3 weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays plus paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s, sick and personal leave, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, paid $50,000 life insurance, pension plan, HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts, and paid memberships.
Job Description
Attorney will maintain a caseload relating to housing law and landlord/tenant law including evictions, unsafe housing conditions, public and subsidized housing related issues, and housing discrimination. The attorney will handle all aspects of legal representation of low-income clients, identify systematic problems that affect clients’ needs, and collaborate with other staff and community partners on holistic service delivery. Working relationships are established with the Housing Unit and other units at NLS as well as community partners. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Unit Supervising Attorney.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school, membership in New York State Bar or pending admission. Legal services background and previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities is preferred. Applicants are expected to have knowledge of legal principles of civil practice, strong personal work ethic, interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team, ability to organize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision, effective communication, and cultural competency to work with clients challenged by poverty across the spectrum of diversity.
How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to hr@nls.org and reference the Housing Attorney position in the subject line. References and a writing sample will be requested after an interview. |
