Staff Attorney - Homeowners Protection Program (HOPP)

EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE Staff Attorney

PRACTICE AREA/DEPARTMENT Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP)

OFFICE LOCATION Utica, Syracuse, Binghamton, Oneonta, Watertown

SALARY RANGE $70,000 - $100,540 (DOE)

SUPERVISOR Managing Attorney

POSTING DATE: February 12, 2024

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). The position can be based in either our Syracuse, Watertown, Binghamton, Oneonta or Utica offices and reports to the Managing Attorney.

Essential Job Functions

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.

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate(s) must be admitted to the New York State (NYS) Bar. Law Graduates with strong writing backgrounds, pending admission to the NYS Bar, may be considered. Three to five years of legal experience preferred. The candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal advocacy, legal research, problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to work independently, efficiently and collaboratively with individuals both within and outside LASMNY. Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

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.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,540, depending on experience (DOE).

LASMNY offers a generous benefit package. 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, Relocation Assistance and (14) Holidays.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants should be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:

• Cover Letter
  1. Indicate why you are interested in working for the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• List of three (3) professional references
  1. Supervisory references are preferred.
  2. Indicate contact information and email addresses for each reference.

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