Staff Attorney - HelpLine

External Job PostingPosition Title Staff Attorney Practice Area/Program HelpLine

Office location(s) Utica, NY

Salary Range $70,000 - $100,540 (DOE)

Supervisor Managing Attorney

Posting Date April 15, 2024

MISSION STATEMENT

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 state of New York.

Job Summary

The staff attorney will provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients on LASMNY’s HelpLine from 9 am to 5 pm. The staff attorney will carry a substantial caseload. This position requires that the staff attorney comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies, procedures, and grant-based reporting requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients including but not limited to advice, negotiation, and administrative advocacy.
• Maintain accurate records and statistics for the coordination of timely reports.
• Effectively, efficiently, and objectively will communicate/interview applicants/clients for services over the phone or in person.
• Independently manage a caseload.
• Manage data related to grant reporting process.
• Accurately and timely record billable time and case notes in our case management system.
• Work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, court personnel, community members, bar associations, etc.
• Show commitment to professional growth in diverse areas of law.
• Keep up with knowledge of legal developments including completion of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses.
• Engage in outreach and education efforts to reach community members, advocates, and service providers.
• Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as required.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and LASMNY regulations, policies, and procedures, to include but not limited to the Case Management Policy and grant based reporting requirements.
• Perform responsibilities and duties based upon department needs and requirements as assigned by the supervisor

Job Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• New York State (NYS) Bar admission.
• Minimum of two (2) years of legal experience preferred.
• Substantive experience in legal issues affecting low-income clients to include but not limited to, housing, consumer, and family law beneficial.
• Ability to manage a high call volume with supporting individuals in crisis with patience and sensitivity.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving indigent community members is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software and computerized legal research.
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

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, writing sample, resume, and three (3) professional references to jobs@lasmny.org

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Visit us at www.lasmny.org