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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 and walks of life to apply for employment opportunities.

Mission Statement. LASMNY is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide free legal assistance to low-income people facing civil, legal problems that have a profound impact on the basic needs of life. Through legal advice, emergency legal services and representation, LASMNY helps its clients with the following issues: stabilize their finances, protect themselves and their children from Domestic Violence (DV), obtain access to health care, avoid homelessness as a result of wrongful evictions, protects homes from foreclosure and targets specific, vulnerable populations with our services such as senior citizens, victims of domestic violence (DV), people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans.

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: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego. In addition, our Farmworker Law Project (FLP) services the entire New York State out of our New Paltz Office.

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY), Inc. is actively seeking a dynamic full-time Staff Attorney to represent clients in administrative proceedings and hearings before the Social Security Administration. The position is based in our Utica, NY office and reports to the Managing Attorney.

The Staff Attorney will represent clients in administrative proceedings and hearings before Administrative Law Judges to maintain and obtain SSDI/SSI benefits. The Staff Attorney also will provide comprehensive legal services, including, but not limited to, advice, negotiation, and administrative advocacy. The Staff Attorney will carry a substantial caseload. This position requires that the Staff Attorney comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies and procedures, and grant-based reporting requirements.

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar. A commitment to serving indigent community members and survivors of domestic violence is required.

LASMNY is actively seeking dynamic full-time Staff Attorneys to provide legal assistance to represent domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in Oswego and Jefferson counties in the Oswego office, Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties in the Utica office and Delaware and Otsego counties in the Oneonta office. It is anticipated that casework will be evenly distributed between, though the distribution could shift based on funding and client needs. The positions are based in our Utica, NY (Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties), Oswego, NY (Oswego and Jefferson counties) and Oneonta, NY (Delaware and Otsego counties). These positions report to the Managing Attorney.

The Staff Attorney will provide direct and comprehensive legal services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors including advice, negotiation, and litigation in family law and matrimonial matters. Additionally, this will include providing holistic representation in matters related to the abuse or violence, including but not limited to, housing, public benefits, disability, employment, consumer, education, health and elder law. Will engage in education and outreach efforts to community members, advocates and service providers. Will be required to comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies and procedures and grant-based reporting requirements.

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar. Trial experience preferred. A commitment to serving indigent community members and survivors of domestic violence is required.

STAFF ATTORNEY | Domestic Violence (DV), Foreclosure & Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP)

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is actively seeking a dynamic full-time Staff Attorney to provide legal assistance to clients facing foreclosure of their home under the Home Ownership Protection Program (HOPP) in Lewis and Jefferson Counties, domestic violence survivors in Lewis and Jefferson Counties, and seniors (age 60 and older) under an Older Americans Act Grant through the local Office for the Aging in Jefferson County. The position is based in our Watertown, NY office and reports to the Managing Attorney.

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 be responsible for providing a full range of legal representation and counseling to individuals facing foreclosure of their home. The Staff Attorney will also represent survivors of domestic violence in matrimonial actions and other civil legal 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. The Staff Attorney will carry a substantial caseload. This position requires that the Staff Attorney comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies and procedures, and grant-based reporting requirements.

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State Bar. Trial experience is preferred. Some travel may be required; must possess a valid NYS driver’s license.

LASMNY is actively seeking several dynamic full-time Staff Attorneys for our Eviction Defense Program. The employment opportunities are available immediately in the office of your choice, as available. Travel will be required. The position reports to the Managing Attorney.

The Staff Attorney will provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients including advice, negotiation, motion practice, discovery and litigation. Specifically, will offer holistic services to clients with financial and other hardships that could result in loss of housing. Will appear in the City, Town, and Village Courts across our region in eviction and warranty of habitability cases. Will engage in education and outreach efforts targeting community members, advocates and service providers. Will comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies and procedures and grant-based reporting requirements.

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State Bar. Trial experience is preferred. Travel is required; must possess a valid NYS driver’s license.

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is actively seeking a dynamic full-time Staff Attorney to represent clients inforeclosure. The position is based in Binghamton, Oneonta or Utica offices and reports to the Managing Attorney.

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar. The Staff Attorney will conduct legal research; draft legal memoranda, advocacy letters, and other legal papers; litigate all phases of foreclosure defense cases, including handling settlement conferences, engaging in motion practice, conducting trials, writing and arguing appeals, and filing complaints; negotiate mortgage loan modifications and work with mortgage servicers; and provide other legal services as appropriate. The Staff Attorney may provide assistance with bankruptcy when necessary. Required to comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies, procedures and grant-based reporting requirements.

Must be admitted to the New York State Bar. Trial experience, including experience defending debt collection and foreclosure cases, is preferred.

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is actively seeking a dynamic full-time Staff Attorney for LASMNY’s Central New York Legal HelpLine Project. The position is based in one of our NY offices – Binghamton, Oneonta, Oswego, Syracuse, Utica or Watertown. This position reports to the Managing Attorney.

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar. The Staff Attorney will provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients on LASMNY’s HelpLine from 9 am to 5 pm. The Staff Attorney will carry a substantial caseload. This position requires that the Staff Attorney comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies, procedures and grant-based reporting requirements.

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar. Minimum of two (2) years of legal experience, with substantive experience is legal issues affecting low income clients to include but not limited to housing, consumer and family law. Ability to handle a high call volume with supporting with individuals in crisis with patience and sensitivity.

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY), Inc. is actively seeking a dynamic full-time Staff Attorney to provide legal assistance to clients facing foreclosure of their home under the Home Ownership Protection Program (HOPP) in Lewis and Jefferson Counties. The position can be based in either our Syracuse or Watertown, NY offices and reports to the Managing Attorney.

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar. 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 be responsible for providing a full range of legal representation and counseling to individuals facing foreclosure of their home. The Staff Attorney will carry a substantial caseload. This position requires that the Staff Attorney comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies and procedures, and grant-based reporting requirements.

The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State Bar. Trial experience is preferred. Travel is required; must possess a valid NYS driver’s license.

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, 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. Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

Most benefits available as of date of hire. Medical, Vision, Dental, Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Accounts, 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, Moving Expenses, Parking, Loan Repayment/Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Relocation Assistance and (14) Holidays.

Salary

Admitted to the NYS Bar: Estimated Salary Range: $60,000 to $90,540. Depends on Experience.

We encourage interested qualified applicants to apply for this position by providing a cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information, with email addresses, for three (3) professional references at jobs@LASMNY.org.

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