Staff Attorney - Housing (Bath)

Legal Assistance of Western New York Inc; New York, Town of Bath (NY, NY); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 111.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Premium Coverage

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Days

Personal Days

Holiday & Floating Holidays

35-Hour Work Week

Hybrid Work Schedule

Zusammenfassung

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) Bath office seeks a full-time Staff Attorney for its Eviction Prevention Unit.

The attorney will provide direct representation in eviction defense in Allegany and Steuben Counties, serving low-income clients with compassion and professional maturity. The role emphasizes civil legal aid and housing matters, with a comprehensive benefits package, a 35-hour work week, and a hybrid schedule allowing up to 3 days remote, with potential for more after

Qualifikationen

• Admitted to practice in New York State.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for transportation to court appearances and client meetings.
• Demonstrated commitment of service to people with low-income.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Maintain a full-time caseload representing eligible clients in eviction prevention.
• Develop knowledge in housing matters, including landlord-tenant, subsidized housing, and government benefits.
• Provide legal services including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy.
• Interact respectfully with clients from diverse backgrounds; trauma-informed and culturally responsive service.
• Collaborate with LawNY advocates, human services providers, courts, and community groups to address legal problems.
• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.
• Cooperate in grant reporting, timekeeping, file maintenance and compliance review.
• Maintain professional competence by attending trainings and staying current in poverty law.

Kenntnisse

Admitted to practice in NYS

Driver's license & reliable vehicle

Commitment to low-income communities

Excellent oral and written коммуникаa

Jobbeschreibung

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Bath office of LawNY® seeks to fill an immediate opening for a full time Staff Attorney in its Eviction Prevention Unit. The Staff Attorney will provide direct legal representation, primarily in eviction defense cases in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The candidate must have the caring, patient, and emotional maturity to help people with low-income overcome crisis situations.

Staff Attorneys at LawNY® provide comprehensive legal services to eligible clients and the ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of how civil legal issues affecting communities with low-income intersect with social and economic justice.

QUALIFICATIONS

These are the basic requirements for the position.

• Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State.
• Valid Driver's License and access to reliable vehicle for transportation to and from court appearances, outreach event locations, and client meeting
• Demonstrated commitment of service to people with low-income.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

The beginning salary for a Staff Attorney at LawNY with no experience is $75,000 and the salary for a Staff Attorney with thirty years of experience is $111,100. Salary will be based on experience. LawNY is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program(PSLF).

LawNY® provides an excellent package of fringe benefits including:

• 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)

RESPONSIBILITIES

These are the most significant responsibilities and primary functions of the position.

• Maintain a full-time caseload representing eligible clients served by our Eviction Prevention Unit.
• Develop and maintain specialized knowledge in housing matters, particularly: landlord-tenant, subsidized housing, and government benefits.
• Provide legal services to low income clients and client groups regarding these matters including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy.
• Interact respectfully with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, with an awareness of the importance of cultural competence and humility.
• Collaborate with other LawNY® advocates, human services providers, non-profit organizations and community groups as well as the courts, administrative tribunals and the private bar to address legal problems within our community, including providing community legal education.
• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment for fellow employees.
• Cooperate in all grant reporting requirements, program reporting, timekeeping, file maintenance, case closing and compliance review.
• Maintain a high level of professional competence through attendance of training sessions, seminars and conferences and individual efforts to keep abreast of current developments in the area of poverty law and the application of an equity lens to client service.

ADDITIONAL TRAITS AND SKILLS

These are the traits, attributes, attitudes, and skills that speak to the candidate’s ability to succeed in the position. While no one candidate will possess all of the qualities listed, the ideal candidate will have many of these qualities.

• Litigation and advocacy experience in state and/or federal court and/or administrative forums within at least one related area of poverty law, especially landlord-tenant, foreclosure, bankruptcy, homelessness prevention, fair housing, and/or government benefits.
• Experience working with individuals and communities facing barriers to accessing resources, opportunities, services or justice.
• Applies understanding of bias and systemic inequities related to socio-economic status, race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, genetic information, national origin, familial status, and language, to improve client access, engagement and outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including a commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive services.
• True fluency in a language other than English that is spoken by our clients.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY®) is a not-for-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to clients with low-income in a 14 county area of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. LawNY® has seven fully staffed field offices in Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean and Rochester, satellite offices in Lakeville and Lyons, and a business office in Rochester.

LawNY® has been providing high quality legal representation for 54 years, and today has over 180 employees, including attorneys, paralegals, and a legal support team who work closely across areas of specialization to bring a holistic approach to addressing legal issues affecting our clients and community.

APPLICATION PROCESS

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations to support you in your role - whether for your interview, onboarding, or your day-to-day work, please let us know by sending an email to: [e-mail] Any information shared will remain confidential and only be used to ensure the appropriate support is in place before your first day. As part of your employment, LawNY will provide the necessary hardware to support your role.

Questions? Contact Michelle Grillone at [e-mail]

LawNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This position is considered Exempt pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act.