Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Economic Justice Staff Attorney - Saratoga Office
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Economic Justice Staff Attorney - Saratoga Office
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, a nonprofit civil legal services program, is seeking an Economic Justice Staff Attorney for the Saratoga office. Legal Aid's mission is to fight for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and for a society that is inclusive and equitable for all. We transform lives, build community, and empower people by using the law to address individual and systemic wrongs and inequities. Our service area spans sixteen counties, in upstate New York, encompassing six regional offices. We are a unionized program with excellent benefits, offering generous time off, excellent health insurance coverage with premiums primarily paid by LASNNY, health and long-term disability insurance, retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, qualifying moving expenses, and flexible hybrid-remote and alternative work schedules. About The Role
The Economic Justice Project: The positions are dedicated to ensuring that low-income residents of our capital region community have sufficient income to maintain their housing and the essentials of life and that those in need are served by systems that are just, fair, and responsive. Duties And Responsibilities
Advise and counsel on a full range of legal services in matters such as public assistance, including emergency assistance and temporary housing assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, childcare assistance, unemployment insurance benefits, and SSI. Effectively implement creative strategies for providing legal services, engaging the people served by the initiative, and collaborating with or challenging the service systems that impact the economic lives of low-income community members. Design, coordinate, and implement of place-based advocacy in low-income neighborhoods in the Capital Region to address community-identified needs and to work with other LASNNY staff to assess and address the legal needs of their clients. Conduct client intake and provide counsel on a broad spectrum of legal services to the low-income residents of these neighborhoods. Host legal education workshops, and ask lawyer appointments. Facilitate the development and distribution of legal information, self-help information, and tools, advocate training, and technical assistance. Provide legal support for groups and organizing efforts, community agency staff, and advocates. Host effective community legal education including clinics and Know Your Rights events. Skills And Education Requirements
JD from an accredited law school. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to helping consumers address individual and systemic problems related to economic security and stability by providing high-quality legal services to low-income clients. Ability to identify and address systemic legal problems. Ability to work collaboratively with other LASNNY staff. Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork. Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills. Ability to handle high volume caseload and work off-site. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient computer skills. Reliable transportation. Occasional travel required. Ability to communicate in Spanish, preferred. Current NY Bar admission in good standing. Work Environment
This position operates in a professional law office environment and occasionally may require the carrying of regular office supplies. This role requires using standard office equipment and software and remote videoconferencing platforms. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. At LASNNY we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Salary: $75,237 - $93,914 per year
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The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, a nonprofit civil legal services program, is seeking an Economic Justice Staff Attorney for the Saratoga office. Legal Aid's mission is to fight for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and for a society that is inclusive and equitable for all. We transform lives, build community, and empower people by using the law to address individual and systemic wrongs and inequities. Our service area spans sixteen counties, in upstate New York, encompassing six regional offices. We are a unionized program with excellent benefits, offering generous time off, excellent health insurance coverage with premiums primarily paid by LASNNY, health and long-term disability insurance, retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, qualifying moving expenses, and flexible hybrid-remote and alternative work schedules. About The Role
The Economic Justice Project: The positions are dedicated to ensuring that low-income residents of our capital region community have sufficient income to maintain their housing and the essentials of life and that those in need are served by systems that are just, fair, and responsive. Duties And Responsibilities
Advise and counsel on a full range of legal services in matters such as public assistance, including emergency assistance and temporary housing assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, childcare assistance, unemployment insurance benefits, and SSI. Effectively implement creative strategies for providing legal services, engaging the people served by the initiative, and collaborating with or challenging the service systems that impact the economic lives of low-income community members. Design, coordinate, and implement of place-based advocacy in low-income neighborhoods in the Capital Region to address community-identified needs and to work with other LASNNY staff to assess and address the legal needs of their clients. Conduct client intake and provide counsel on a broad spectrum of legal services to the low-income residents of these neighborhoods. Host legal education workshops, and ask lawyer appointments. Facilitate the development and distribution of legal information, self-help information, and tools, advocate training, and technical assistance. Provide legal support for groups and organizing efforts, community agency staff, and advocates. Host effective community legal education including clinics and Know Your Rights events. Skills And Education Requirements
JD from an accredited law school. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to helping consumers address individual and systemic problems related to economic security and stability by providing high-quality legal services to low-income clients. Ability to identify and address systemic legal problems. Ability to work collaboratively with other LASNNY staff. Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork. Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills. Ability to handle high volume caseload and work off-site. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient computer skills. Reliable transportation. Occasional travel required. Ability to communicate in Spanish, preferred. Current NY Bar admission in good standing. Work Environment
This position operates in a professional law office environment and occasionally may require the carrying of regular office supplies. This role requires using standard office equipment and software and remote videoconferencing platforms. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. At LASNNY we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Salary: $75,237 - $93,914 per year
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