Housing Justice Staff Attorney — Eviction Defense

Bar Association of Erie County; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 84 000 - 103 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. invites applications for a Staff Attorney in our Civil Legal Services Unit to represent clients in eviction defense and related housing matters from our Buffalo office.

This union-attorney role focuses on on-site work, interpersonal collaboration, and providing access to housing protections for Western New York residents; duties include courtroom appearances, client interviews, document preparation, and negotiations.

Qualificações

• Active membership in the State Bar of New York.
• Experience in housing/landlord-tenant law preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency with word processing and legal research.

Responsabilidades

• Attend virtual and in-person court appearances.
• Interview clients in various settings, including offices, court, clinics, homes, or remotely.
• Advise and inform clients on legal and life issues with trauma-informed approach.
• Provide representation in proceedings, including pre-trial conferences, motions, hearings and trials.
• Prepare petitions, pleadings, discovery, briefs, and judgments.

Conhecimentos

Court appearances

Interview clients

Trauma-informed approach

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admission to NY State Bar

Ferramentas

Word processing

Legal research

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. invites applications for a Staff Attorney in our Civil Legal Services Unit to represent clients in eviction defense and related housing matters from our Buffalo office.

This union-attorney role focuses on on-site work, interpersonal collaboration, and providing access to housing protections for Western New York residents; duties include courtroom appearances, client interviews, document preparation, and negotiations.