Legal Aid Society of Mid New York, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Staff Attorney
Utica, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $96K/yr
0+ years expThe Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. The Staff Attorney will provide comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in the Tenant Defense Project, focusing on housing stability and legal representation in eviction and related matters.
AdvocacyLaw EnforcementLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manage a full caseload of clients experiencing housing instability, ensuring high-quality legal services
Provide legal representation in summary eviction proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and letters
Negotiate settlements and payment agreements with landlords, property managers, and opposing counsel
Prepare clients for hearings, depositions, and trial testimony
Handle discovery including document review, requests for production, and interrogatories
Pursue emergency relief including temporary restraining orders and orders to show cause when immediate housing loss is threatened
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete case records in compliance with LSC regulations, LASMNY policies, and grant reporting requirements
Document client interactions, case progress, and outcomes in the case management system
Provide holistic legal counseling addressing interconnected legal issues affecting housing stability, including benefits, employment, family law, and consumer issues
Assist clients in accessing social services, financial assistance programs, and community resources
Assist with intake at courthouses and off-site locations, including during evening hours, to ensure accessibility for clients
Deliver training, outreach, and educational programs to individuals, community-based organizations, and housing advocates
Conduct “Know Your Rights” presentations specifically focused on tenant rights and responsibilities
Participate in coalitions and task forces focused on housing justice
Serve as an ambassador for LASMNY, promoting our work within the community
Collaborate effectively with partner organizations, pro bono attorneys, and other stakeholders
Stay current on developments in landlord-tenant law, housing policy, and eviction prevention strategies
Participate in staff meetings and trainings
Exhibit a strong commitment to advancing the mission of LASMNY
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with zero to five years of experience
Admission to practice law in New York State. Law school graduates registered for the New York State Bar Exam, or eligible for admission on motion, are encouraged to apply
Excellent written, analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and serving communities facing systemic barriers to justice
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, and manage a high volume of cases
Preferred
Experience in landlord-tenant law preferred
Proficiency in languages other than English preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement contributions
Paid leave
Professional development opportunities
Company
Legal Aid Society of Mid New York, Inc.
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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$0.27MKey Investors
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2024-12-02Grant
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