Hybrid Temporary Staff Attorney

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

• Job title: Temporary Staff Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $70,000 - $106,100 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Geneva, United States

About the role

• Temporary Staff Attorney providing eviction-related services in Geneva, New York for LawNY. Representing clients facing housing instability and ensuring access to justice.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients facing housing instability to determine their needs.
• Provide full-scope in-person representation of tenants facing eviction, homelessness and other civil legal problems related to eviction, including in town, village and city courts.
• Assist clients in seeking and securing financial assistance which is related to stabilizing housing, including public benefits, subsidized housing and unemployment benefits.
• Build relationships with community agencies providing services to our clients, including shelter, including in person meetings and establishing a presence at facilities providing services.
• Provide litigation support, including pleadings, to other housing advocates.
• Supervise temporary paralegals who are involved in outreach efforts with the courts and agencies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or Equivalent
• Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State.
• Experience in Housing and/or Benefits
• Demonstrated commitment of service to people with low-income.

Benefits

• 94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible
• 100% Employer paid Dental Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Enhanced Short-term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Long-term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• 20 Paid Vacation days per year
• 12 Sick days per year
• 5 Personal days per year
• 13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year
• 35-Hour Work Week
• Hybrid Work Schedule (new staff are able to work from home up to 3 days per week. After 6 months, this increases to 5 days per week with Manager approval, as workload permits)