Hybrid Legal Assistant – AmeriCorps

at Legal Assistance Of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY)

• Job title: Legal Assistant – AmeriCorps
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $2,000 per month
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Olean, United States

About the role

• AmeriCorps Legal Assistant role assisting low-income clients in legal matters, providing support through intake and community outreach. Collaboration with local agencies to enhance legal service accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Members provide intake and screening services for income-eligible persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems.
• Outreach to underserved populations.
• Work to recruit and support community volunteers and enhance efforts at collaboration with local human services agencies.
• Opportunity for direct, substantive legal experience and excellent training.

Requirements

• Members should have at least two years of college or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience working with clients with low income is preferred but not required.
• Must live within commutable distance to the specified office.

Benefits

• Members receive a living allowance of $2,000 Monthly for the duration of the contract term.
• They may also be eligible for aid in obtaining basic health coverage, housing and food assistance, an educational award, childcare expenses, and deferment of student loans.