National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Law Graduate, Utica, Oneonta & Binghamton locations - 35 hours/week
National Legal Aid & Defender Association, Utica, New York, United States
Overview
Law Graduate, Utica, Oneonta & Binghamton locations – 35 hours/week. Join to apply for the Law Graduate role at National Legal Aid & Defender Association. Position Details
Position Title:
Law Graduate Practice Area/Department:
Eviction Defense Program (EDP) Office Location:
Utica | Oneonta | Binghamton Hours:
35 hours per week Salary:
$84,240 Supervisor:
Managing Attorney Posting Date:
February 26, 2025 Application Deadline:
Until positions are filled About LASMNY
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 serves thirteen counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego. Our Agricultural Worker Program (AWP) serves the entire New York State. Mission:
LASMNY provides free legal assistance to low-income people facing civil legal problems that affect basic needs. Through legal advice, emergency services, and representation, we help stabilize finances, protect families from domestic violence, obtain access to healthcare, prevent homelessness due to eviction, protect homes from foreclosure, and increase household income. We target vulnerable populations such as senior citizens, DV victims, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans. Job Summary
LASMNY is actively seeking a dynamic full-time Law Graduate who will work under the supervision of a Managing Attorney to provide direct and comprehensive services to eligible clients in civil legal matters as assigned. Responsibilities include verifying eligibility information per Case Management Policy, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, legal memoranda, advocacy letters, and other legal papers, participating in staff and case acceptance meetings and program-wide workgroups. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to LASMNY’s mission and value of justice. Responsibilities
Provide direct and comprehensive civil legal services to eligible clients under the supervision of a Managing Attorney. Verify eligibility information in accordance with Case Management Policy and priorities for service. Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, memoranda, advocacy letters, and other legal papers. Participate in staff and case acceptance meetings and program-wide workgroups. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Law Graduate; willingness to work in the Eviction Defense Program across multiple locations. Benefits
DEIA
LASMNY’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Vision Statement: LASMNY is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We strive to build a community where everyone is valued, can grow, and contribute to equal access to justice.
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Law Graduate, Utica, Oneonta & Binghamton locations – 35 hours/week. Join to apply for the Law Graduate role at National Legal Aid & Defender Association. Position Details
Position Title:
Law Graduate Practice Area/Department:
Eviction Defense Program (EDP) Office Location:
Utica | Oneonta | Binghamton Hours:
35 hours per week Salary:
$84,240 Supervisor:
Managing Attorney Posting Date:
February 26, 2025 Application Deadline:
Until positions are filled About LASMNY
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 serves thirteen counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego. Our Agricultural Worker Program (AWP) serves the entire New York State. Mission:
LASMNY provides free legal assistance to low-income people facing civil legal problems that affect basic needs. Through legal advice, emergency services, and representation, we help stabilize finances, protect families from domestic violence, obtain access to healthcare, prevent homelessness due to eviction, protect homes from foreclosure, and increase household income. We target vulnerable populations such as senior citizens, DV victims, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans. Job Summary
LASMNY is actively seeking a dynamic full-time Law Graduate who will work under the supervision of a Managing Attorney to provide direct and comprehensive services to eligible clients in civil legal matters as assigned. Responsibilities include verifying eligibility information per Case Management Policy, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, legal memoranda, advocacy letters, and other legal papers, participating in staff and case acceptance meetings and program-wide workgroups. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to LASMNY’s mission and value of justice. Responsibilities
Provide direct and comprehensive civil legal services to eligible clients under the supervision of a Managing Attorney. Verify eligibility information in accordance with Case Management Policy and priorities for service. Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, memoranda, advocacy letters, and other legal papers. Participate in staff and case acceptance meetings and program-wide workgroups. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Law Graduate; willingness to work in the Eviction Defense Program across multiple locations. Benefits
DEIA
LASMNY’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Vision Statement: LASMNY is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We strive to build a community where everyone is valued, can grow, and contribute to equal access to justice.
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