Description
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: April 1, 2024
MISSION STATEMENT
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) 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. Our staff provides services in the following, thirteen counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego. In addition, our Agricultural Worker Program services the entire New York State.
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). These positions report to the Managing Attorney.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors including advice, negotiation, and litigation in family law and matrimonial matters.
- Offers holistic representation in matters related to family law matters, including divorce, custody/visitation, paternity, support violations, family offenses and abuse/neglect proceedings, and other civil matters, including bankruptcy and public benefits, needed to break the cycle of violence.
- Maintain accurate records and statistics for the coordination of timely reports.
- Effectively, efficiently and objectively will communicate/interview applicants/clients for services over the phone or in person.
- Prepare and file pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Independently manage a caseload.
- Manage data related to grant reporting process.
- Accurately and timely record billable time and case notes in our case management system.
- Work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, court personnel, community members, bar associations, etc.
- Show commitment to professional growth in diverse areas of law.
- Keep up with knowledge of legal developments including completion of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses.
- Engage in outreach and education efforts to reach community members, advocates and service providers.
- Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as required.
- Comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and LASMNY regulations, policies and procedures, to include but not limited to the Case Management Policy, and grant based reporting requirements;
- Perform responsibilities and duties based upon department needs and requirements as assigned by the supervisor.
- Additional, and/or other related duties and tasks may be negotiated to meet the needs of the agency
Job Qualifications
- Law degree from an accredited law school. Job Qualifications
- New York State (NYS) Bar admission.
- Prior legal services, trial and litigation experience preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving indigent community members and survivors of domestic violence is preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software and computerized legal research.
- Bilingual or multilingual a plus;
- Travel is required.
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 low-income individuals, prior experience in the client community or in other programs to aid the low-income individuals and the ability to communicate effectively and responsibly 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 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
We encourage interested, qualified candidates to apply for this position by sending a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references to jobs@lasmny.org
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