Staff Attorney - Eviction Defense Program

EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE Staff Attorney

PRACTICE AREA/DEPARTMENT Eviction Defense Program

OFFICE LOCATION Utica, Syracuse, Oswego, Binghamton, Oneonta, Watertown

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

SUPERVISOR Christina Reilly, Esq., Managing Attorney

POSTING DATE: February 12, 2024

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. The position reports to Christina Reilly, Esq., Managing Attorney.

Essential Job Functions

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.

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 (DOE) 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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