Civil Staff Attorney — Flexible, Training‑Ready

Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HRA

Vision

Dental

Life/AD&D

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Pre-tax transit/parking

403(b) with employer contributions

Job summary

Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc. seeks a Full-Time Staff Attorney in Buffalo, NY to handle civil matters with direct client representation and collaboration with volunteer attorneys. The role emphasizes serving low-income communities and learning new civil law areas.

You will join a mission-driven team, participate in cases involving a range of civil issues, and receive training. January 2027 start date is anticipated, with a supportive, hybrid-friendly work

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• Admitted to practice law in New York State and in good standing.
• We especially encourage applications from attorneys with 1-3 years of experience and we will train you in civil matters.
• Strong writing, advocacy, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients through full representation and advise in a variety of civil matters.
• Prepare cases for pro bono representation with volunteer attorneys.
• Collaborate with supervisors, attorneys, paralegals, and staff to learn new areas of law.

Skills

Strong writing

Advocacy

Communication skills

Organization

Education

J.D. degree

Admitted to NYS Bar

Tools

LegalServer

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc. seeks a Full-Time Staff Attorney in Buffalo, NY to handle civil matters with direct client representation and collaboration with volunteer attorneys. The role emphasizes serving low-income communities and learning new civil law areas.

You will join a mission-driven team, participate in cases involving a range of civil issues, and receive training. January 2027 start date is anticipated, with a supportive, hybrid-friendly work