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Job Description EXTERNAL JOB POSTING POSITION TITLE Staff Attorney PRACTICE AREA/DEPARTMENT Eviction Defense Program OFFICE LOCATION(s) Syracuse| Oswego| Watertown HOURS 32 Hours per week SALARY RANGE $80,000 to $110.540 (DOE) SUPERVISOR Managing Attorney POSTING DATE: February 13, 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE Until position is filled 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., • Offers holistic representation to clients with financial and other hardships that could result in loss of housing., • Will appear in the city, town and village courts across our region in eviction and warranty of habitability cases., • 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., • Prepare and file pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents., • 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., • Prior legal services, trial and litigation experience preferred., • 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., • Travel is required. LASMNY offers a generous benefit package with a focus on work-life balance to promote a healthier work-life balance leading to higher productivity, creativity and overall well-being. 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) plan, Employer Contributing 5% to SEP/IRA account, Mileage Reimbursement, Professional Development, CLE Registration Fees, Attorney Registration Fees, Local & NYS Bar Dues, Vacation, AFLAC, Sick, Personal, Parenthood Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Study Leave, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Relocation Assistance, Parking, Loan Repayment/Public Service Loan Forgiveness and (18) paid Holidays. APPLICATION PROCESS Click on the following link to apply: LASMNY’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Vision Statement LASMNY is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer | Affirmative Action Employer Fighting for Equal Justice for All | Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Visit us at

Job Description Are You the Trial Lawyer Who's Ready to Fight? Are you a New York-licensed attorney with a passion for fighting on behalf of the disabled and catastrophically injured? Do you dream of trying real cases, making a meaningful difference in your clients' lives, and working with a team that actually goes to trial-instead of just talking about it? Are you tired of pushing paper for a partner who hasn't stepped foot in a courtroom since Bush was president? If you're nodding yes, keep reading. Who We Are: At The New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, P.C., we're not like the firms that settle fast and avoid trial. We fight for maximum justice for victims of medical negligence and catastrophic harm. Our purpose is simple and bold: Stopping Medical Injustice. We're based in the beautiful Hudson Valley, with a modern and flexible workplace culture (yes, you can work from home), a team-first mindset, and systems that bring structure, clarity, and peace of mind to your day. What You'll Do: • Lead jury trials in high-stakes medical malpractice and wrongful death cases, • Represent injured clients from intake through verdict, • Prepare pleadings, motions, and legal memos, • Take and defend depositions, • Negotiate settlements that reflect your client's true losses, • Attend court appearances and occasional in-office client meetings, • Collaborate with litigation paralegals, trial paralegals, and our new case managers What You Bring: • J.D. from an accredited law school, • Admitted to the New York Bar, • Experience in at least 3 jury trials, • Deep understanding of New York med mal and personal injury law, • Strong advocacy skills in voir dire, cross-exam, and closing, • Empathy, bedside manner, and a calling to serve, • Hunger to master your craft and grow as a trial lawyer Compensation: • Base Salary: $150,000/year, • Bonus Compensation: In addition to your base salary, you'll earn a generous performance-based bonus equal to 5% to 8% of the firm's legal fee on every assigned case. This is not a cap—your earning potential rises with every verdict, every settlement, and every client you fight for. You will have the potential to exceed six figures in bonus compensation alone. Benefits: • Full health insurance, retirement plan, and firm-paid CLE, • Equity Opportunity: Eligible for an equity ownership interest in the firm-vesting after 3 years of employment, • Trial-First Culture: Immediate trial opportunities with complex, high-stakes cases, • Flexibility to work remotely with structured systems in place Why You'll Love it Here: • A mission-driven firm committed to changing lives, • Elite support team and mentorship from John H. Fisher, a nationally recognized expert in law firm marketing and management and author of 2 bestselling books, The Power of a System and The Law Firm of Your Dreams, • Systems that support your best work-not chaos, • Opportunity to make a profound difference-and build a legacy How to Apply: We don't want a cookie-cutter résumé. Here's how to stand out: 2. Include a writing sample (preferably a trial brief or closing argument), 3. Résumé and references welcome-but your fire and grit matter more. This Isn't a Job. It's a Calling. If you believe that law is about more than billable hours... If you believe in accountability, in restoring dignity, in making the system work for the people it forgets... Then this is your moment. Apply now and join our mission to stop medical injustice-one trial at a time. Company DescriptionAt The New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, P.C., we're not like the firms that settle fast and avoid trial. We fight for maximum justice for victims of medical negligence and catastrophic harm. Our purpose is simple and bold: Stopping Medical Injustice. We're based in the beautiful Hudson Valley, with a modern and flexible workplace culture (yes, you can work from home), a team-first mindset, and systems that bring structure, clarity, and peace of mind to your day.At The New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, P.C., we're not like the firms that settle fast and avoid trial. We fight for maximum justice for victims of medical negligence and catastrophic harm. Our purpose is simple and bold: Stopping Medical Injustice.\r\n\r\nWe're based in the beautiful Hudson Valley, with a modern and flexible workplace culture (yes, you can work from home), a team-first mindset, and systems that bring structure, clarity, and peace of mind to your day.

Job DescriptionCompany Description INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety. Job Description Summary: Join our dynamic Legal Team as Corporate Counsel and play a key role in supporting our global business units! In this versatile, generalist position, you'll work across a wide range of legal areas, partnering closely with our General Counsel to help drive smart, strategic decisions across the company. If you’re looking for a collaborative environment where your legal expertise can make a global impact, we’d love to meet you! Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Advise on day-to-day legal affairs, various domestic and cross-border transactions, contracts, compliance, and corporate matters, ensuring operational and regulatory compliance. * Provide actionable and sound legal advice, prepare reports, and make recommendations to management on a variety of legal issues. * Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements (e.g. NDAs, SaaS agreements, development agreements) from both the supplier and customer perspective. * Ensure compliance with applicable US and international regulatory frameworks, e.g. REACH, RoHS, Export Administration Regulations, PFAS, etc. * Develop and implement internal compliance policies and procedures. * Support antitrust, trade, and environmental compliance, pre-litigation, dispute resolution, government inquiries and investigations, settlement matters, and handle other specialized matters with the assistance of external counsel resources. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide integrated and comprehensive legal guidance. * Stay up to date with industry trends and changes in relevant laws and regulations. Other Duties and Responsibilities: * Provide strategic legal leadership to help ensure the organization is legally savvy and risk-aware. Empower managers across the business with a solid legal foundation, enabling them to understand and proactively manage legal risks in their areas. * Partner closely with the General Counsel and key stakeholders to lead critical legal initiatives, such as contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, ESG matters, and more. * Deliver impactful legal training and coaching to team members, ensuring they’re well-versed in relevant laws, regulations, company policies, and internal processes. * Collaborate with the Executive Team and business unit leaders to support strategic planning, drive execution, and foster cohesive leadership across the organization. Qualifications Qualifications: * Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school in the United States is required. * License to practice law in New York is required. * 5+ years of relevant experience in corporate law firms and/or in-house legal departments, preferably with a multinational company. * Pragmatic, hands-on, solutions-oriented lawyer who is able to think on their feet and find sensible solutions to legal challenges; able to assess issues, take ownership, and efficiently implement solutions. * Ability to influence others without direct line management oversight. Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills – able to win trust and develop business relationships. * Ability to collaborate with multicultural teams and companies operating across different time zones; some travel may be required. * Forward thinking mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects independently. * Professional presence and integrity. Additional Information For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $100,000 – $145,000 per year. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit sharing bonus with a target of 10%. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs. INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more! INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment. Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact . INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.

Job Description POSITION TITLE Law Graduate PRACTICE AREA/DEPARTMENT Eviction Defense Program (EDP) OFFICE LOCATION Syracuse | Oswego | Watertown HOURS 32 hours per week SALARY $78,000 SUPERVISOR Managing Attorney POSTING DATE February 13, 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE Until positions are filled 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 because 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 The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY), Inc. is actively seeking a dynamic full-time Law Graduates 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. Will verify eligibility information in accordance with our Case Management Policy and priorities for service. Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, legal memoranda, advocacy letters, and other legal papers. Participate 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. The following Law Graduate positions, programs and office locations are available for Law Graduate positions: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Effectively and efficiently communicate with clients/applicants for services over the phone or in-person., • Interview clients competently and objectively., • Prepare and file briefs, motions, and other necessary judicial pleadings., • Independently manage a caseload, including fully litigating assigned cases, when appropriate., • 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, etc., • Show commitment to professional growth in diverse areas of law., • Engage in outreach and community education., • Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as requested., • Comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and LASMNY policies, procedures, and grant-based reporting requirements., • Perform reasonable and related duties as assigned by a managing attorney or direct supervisor. An employment offer is contingent on you passing the New York State (NYS) Bar. Before admission to the NYS Bar, individuals may be able to practice or appear in court as a law graduate without being admitted pursuant to the New York Judiciary Law, Sections 478 and 484. Would go to court with a licensed attorney. Upon admission to the NYS Bar, the individual shall be classified as a staff attorney, Step 0-1 with a starting salary of $80,000 upon the completion date of the swearing in ceremony. Failure of a law graduate to be admitted to the NYS Bar within eighteen (18) months of date of hire, may or may not, result in loss of employment with LASMNY. There is no reimbursement for costs associated with taking the NYS bar examination for this process. Benefits LASMNY offers a generous benefit package with a focus on work-life balance to promote a healthier work-life balance leading to higher productivity, creativity and overall well-being. 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) plan, Employer Contributing 5% to SEP/IRA account, Mileage Reimbursement, Professional Development, CLE Registration Fees, Attorney Registration Fees, Local & NYS Bar Dues, Vacation, AFLAC, Sick, Personal, Parenthood Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Study Leave, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Relocation Assistance, Parking, Loan Repayment/Public Service Loan Forgiveness and (18) paid Holidays. APPLICATION PROCESS Click on the following link to apply: LASMNY’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Vision Statement LASMNY is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer | Affirmative Action Employer Fighting for Equal Justice for All | Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility.

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