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Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence (DV)
Estimated Pay | $19 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Oswego, New York |
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Job Description
EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
POSITION TITLE Staff Attorney
PRACTICE AREA/DEPARTMENT Domestic Violence
OFFICE LOCATION Oneonta, Oswego
SALARY RANGE $70,000 - $100,540 (DOE)
SUPERVISOR Managing Attorney
POSTING DATE: February 12, 2024
LASMNY is actively seeking dynamic full-time Staff Attorneys to provide legal assistance to represent domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. The positions are based in our Oswego, NY (Oswego and Jefferson counties) and Oneonta, NY (Delaware and Otsego counties) and Watertown. These positions report to the Managing Attorney.
Essential Job Functions
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. A commitment to serving indigent community members and survivors of domestic violence is required. Will engage in education and outreach efforts to 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 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
- 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
- Supervisory references are preferred.
- Indicate contact information and email addresses for each reference.
Equal Opportunity Employer | Affirmative Action Employer
Fighting for Equal Justice for All | Diversity. Equity. Inclusion.
Visit us at www.lasmny.org