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Posted by: Hiscock Legal Aid - 6/1/2023
Job Expires: 7/31/2023
ATTORNEY - TENANT DEFENSE PROJECT

About Hiscock Legal Aid: Hiscock Legal Aid (HLA), founded in 1949, is a non-profit agency located in Syracuse, New York and is a primary provider of legal services to low-income individuals in Central New York. HLA promotes the right of every person to equal justice under the law by providing high-quality legal assistance to individuals and families in need. For more information, please visit www.hlalaw.org

About the Position: HLA seeks an attorney to join our Tenant Defense Project, part of our Civil Program, and our expanding housing and tenants’ rights practice to represent tenants primarily in the City of Syracuse who are facing eviction or other issues threatening their housing stability. In addition to defending tenants in court against eviction, this attorney will also be expected to provide advice and counsel and other legal services to tenants with housing issues, and to participate in outreach and community education initiatives concerning tenants’ rights. This position presents a unique opportunity to join a collaborative office working to provide high-quality housing legal services to tenants primarily in the City of Syracuse. Our housing attorneys are supported by a dedicated Law Assistant and a Client Resource Specialist, and host interns who assist with the caseload. 

Qualifications: Admission or pending admission to New York Bar. Strong written and oral advocacy skills. Demonstrated commitment to public-interest law and to indigent defense. Ability to multi-task. Diverse economic, social, and/or cultural experiences.

Salary Transparency: $65,000 to $90,907 annually for attorneys admitted to New York Bar, depending on candidate qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Excellent fringe benefits include: generous paid vacation, sick, personal, and hourly leave; minimum of 14 paid holidays per year; health, dental, life, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Standard office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday from Labor Day through Memorial Day, and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Gregory W. Dewan, Esq., Executive Director, at hiring@hlalaw.org.

Hiscock Legal Aid is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply.

 
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