Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Staff Attorney – Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
Santa Clara, CA, United States
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Staff Attorney – Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. is a non-profit public interest law firm. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. The program area includes (13) counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego. In addition, our Farmworker Law Project services the entire New York State out of our New Paltz Office.
Position :
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY), Inc. is actively seeking one (1) dynamic full-time Staff Attorney to represent our Sexual Assault Survivors in Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties in a holistic, client-centered practice. The position is based in our Oneonta, New York office and reports to the Managing Attorney.
Responsibilities :
The staff attorney will provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients including advice, negotiation, and litigation in administrative tribunals and court.
Will represent clients in general practice, including but not limited to, housing, public benefits, family disability, employment, protective orders, consumer, education, health and elder law. Criminal court accompaniment is required.
Will be required to comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies and procedures and grant-based reporting requirements.
Qualifications :
The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State Bar. Law Graduates waiting for NYS Bar admission may be considered with strong writing backgrounds.
Trial experience is preferred.
Commitment to serving indigent community members.
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.
Commitment to professional growth in diverse areas of law.
Travel is required and work schedule may vary depending on court hours.
Bilingual or multilingual a plus.
How to apply :
We encourage interested qualified applicants to apply for this position by providing a cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information for (3) professional references at [email protected]
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