Staff Attorney

About

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 (AWP) services

the entire New York State.

Mission Statement

LASMNY's mission is to provide free legal assistance to low-income people facing civil legal problems that impact

the basic needs of life. Through legal advice, emergency legal services and legal representation, we help low-

income people stabilize their finances, protect themselves and their children from domestic violence, obtain access

to healthcare, avoid homelessness as a result of wrongful evictions, protect the family home from foreclosure and

increase household income. We also target specific vulnerable populations with our services, such as senior

citizens, victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans.

Job Summary

LASMNY is actively seeking several dynamic full-time Staff Attorneys for our Eviction Defense Program. The

employment opportunities are available immediately in the office of your choice, as available. The position reports to

the Managing Attorney.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients including advice, negotiation, motion

practice, discovery and litigation.

housing.

cases.

phone or in person.

community members, bar associations, etc.

courses.

include but not limited to the Case Management Policy, and grant based reporting requirements.

supervisor.

Job Qualifications

Benefits

LASMNY offers a generous benefit package! Most benefits available date of hire. Medical, Vision, Dental,

Medical Waiver Program (if eligible), Basic / Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings

Accounts, 403(b), Employer Contributing SEP / IRA, Mileage Reimbursement, Professional Development, CLE

Registration Fees, Attorney Registration Fees, Local & NYS Bar Dues, Vacation, Sick, Personal, Parental Leave,

Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Exam Leave, Employee Assistance Plan, Relocation Assistance, Parking, Loan

Repayment / Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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

LASMNY's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Vision Statement

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our differences fuel excellence and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully

contribute to achieving equal access to justice.

Visit us at www.lasmny.org

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