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Job DescriptionSalary: Beginning salary for a Staff Paralegal with no experience: $38,670; 30 years of experience: is $69,620 POSITION DESCRIPTION LawNY is currently hiring a temporary staff paralegal under our eviction prevention grant. This position will run through September 30, 2026, and is located in our Ithaca office which serves Tompkins and Tioga county. The Temporary Staff housing paralegal will provide services in matters relating to eviction, which may include client intake,advocacy to obtain/maintain public benefits, litigation support, and outreach in courts, shelters and other locations. Staff paralegals at LawNY provide comprehensive legal services to eligible clients and the ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of how civil legal issues affecting communities with low-income intersect with social and economic justice. Staff paralegals play a critical role in realizing LawNYs vision ofa society where access to justice is not determined by ones social or economic status. Every Staff paralegal is expected to actively engage in learning and becoming increasingly skilled in practice that supports this vision. RESPONSIBILITIESThese are the most significant responsibilities and primary functions of the position. The Staff Paralegal will provide support to clients and attorneys, in Housing related matters, to includesome or allof the following, depending on the needs of your office: • Communicate with clients about their needs and our services., • Screen phone, in-person, and online applications for legal services and intake eligible clients., • Make referrals to other providers and agencies for assistance., • Create and maintain client files, both physically and electronically., • Obtain eligibility and compliance documentation., • Assist clients in applying for housing and for public benefits and other assistance related to housing stability., • Assist clients with additional civil legal problems that impact housing outcomes, including increasing resources available to pay rent and addressing problems that affect housing stability., • Advocate with community and governmental agencies regarding access to funds for and related to eviction prevention, and assist clients in collecting and providing information required to secure these funds., • Assist clients in preventing utility shut-offs and securing funds to pay utility arrears., • Assist clients in maintaining benefits, including recertification of income for subsidized housing., • Visit courts to review files and share information about our services with potential clients., • Visit facilities for unhoused individuals and families to share information about our services and assist clients in accessing housing, benefits and other services., • Support the litigation efforts of our staff attorneys including assisting attorneys with preparing cases for court., • Draft correspondence and documents., • Participate in eviction prevention outreach and legal education activities to our community partners and the public. QUALIFICATIONSThese are the basic requirements for the position. • Associates degree, and/or relevant work experience, • Demonstrated commitment to supporting individuals and communities facing economic and institutional barriers to legal access., • Reliable transportation for travel to courts, community agencies, and outreach events, some of which may be located outside the county in which the paralegals office is located. COMPENSATION PACKAGE The beginning salary for a Staff Paralegal with no experience is $38,670 and the salary for a Staff Paralegal with thirty years of experience is $69,620. Salary will be based on experience. LawNY is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). LawNY provides an excellent package of fringe benefits including: • 94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible, • 100% Employer paid Dental Insurance, • 100% Employer paid Life Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • 20 Paid Vacation days per year, • 12 Sick days per year, • 13.5 Holidays, • 35-Hour Work Week ADDITIONAL TRAITS AND SKILLSThese are the traits, attributes, attitudes, and skills that speak to the candidates ability to succeed in the position. While no one candidate will possess all of the qualities listed, the ideal candidate will have many of these qualities. • Prior experience supporting clients and communities facing intersecting economic and social barriers, • Experience working with our client communities, • Strong and proactive problem-solving abilities, time management, and organizational skills., • Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks., • Experience with the use of trauma informed care practices, • Excellent use of Google Drive/GSuite, Word, Excel, and database programs, • Fluency in a language other than English that is spoken by our clients., • Passion for social justice and commitment to the mission of LawNY. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is a not-for-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to low-income clients in a 14-county area of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. LawNY has seven fully staffed field offices in Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean and Rochester, satellite offices in Lakeville and Lyons, and a business office in Rochester. LawNY is committed to equitable inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability, sex, religion, economic circumstances, ethnicity, national origin, and culture. We are increasingly committed to creating a law firm where race equity, diversity and cultural competency are integral components of our work, from client advocacy to internal operations. APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references through LawNYs BambooHR platform found here: In your cover letter, please identify, in order of preference, all LawNY offices where you would like to be considered for employment placement.When outlining work experience on a resume, candidates are requested to label each position as full-time or part-time and describe unpaid volunteer/internships as such. The application for this position is open until filled. To promote social justice and achieve our mission, LawNY is committed to supporting our diverse staff and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. In your cover letter, please also include an explanation of how you think that your background and experience has prepared you to contribute to our mission, vision and values at LawNY. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations to support you in your role - whether for your interview, onboarding, or your day-to-day work, please let us know by sending an email to:. Any information shared will remain confidential and only be used to ensure the appropriate support is in place before your first day. As part of your employment, LawNY will provide the necessary hardware to support your role. Questions? Contact Michelle Grillone LawNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you meet the basic qualifications of the role, we encourage you to apply! This position is considered non-exempt pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Job DescriptionSalary: No experience: $75,000; 30 years experience: $111,100 POSITION DESCRIPTION The Ithaca office of LawNY seeks to fill an immediate opening for a full time Staff Attorney in its General Law/Public Benefits Unit. The Staff Attorney will assist at-risk students with cases involving education plans, school discipline for those with special needs, homelessness, and other issues specifically affecting students with low-income. The Staff Attorney will also assist clients with public benefits issues, which will include representing clients who have been denied disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. We encourage applicants with a wide range of substantive legal experience to apply. We expect those who fill this position will grow and adapt their practice to the needs of the community and the organization. The candidate must have the caring, patience, and emotional maturity to help people with low-income overcome crisis situations. Staff Attorneys at LawNY provide comprehensive legal services to eligible clients and the ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of how civil legal issues affect communities with low income and intersect with social and economic justice. Staff Attorneys play a critical role in realizing LawNYs vision of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Every Staff Attorney is expected to actively engage in learning and becoming increasingly skilled in practice that supports this vision. QUALIFICATIONS These are the basic requirements for the position. • Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State., • Demonstrated commitment of service to people with low-income., • Excellent oral and written communication skills COMPENSATION PACKAGE The beginning salary for a Staff Attorney at LawNY with no experience is $75,000 and the salary for a Staff Attorney with thirty years of experience is $111,100. Salary will be based on experience. LawNY is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program(PSLF). LawNY provides an excellent package of fringe benefits including: • 94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible, • 100% Employer paid Dental Insurance, • 100% Employer paid Life Insurance, • 100% Employer paid Enhanced Short-term Disability, • 100% Employer paid Long-term Disability, • Vision Insurance, • 20 Paid Vacation days per year, • 12 Sick days per year, • 5 Personal days per year, • 13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year, • 35-Hour Work Week, • Hybrid Work Schedule (new staff are able to work from home up to 3 days per week. After 6 months, this increases to 5 days per week with Manager approval, as workload permits) RESPONSIBILITIES These are the most significant responsibilities and primary functions of the position. • Maintain a full-time caseload representing eligible clients., • Interacts respectfully with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, with an awareness of the importance of cultural competence and humility., • Collaborates with other LawNY advocates, human services providers, non-profit organizations and community groups as well as the courts, administrative tribunals and the private bar to address legal problems within our community, including providing community legal education., • Contributes to a safe and healthy work environment for fellow employees., • Cooperates in all grant reporting requirements, program reporting, timekeeping, file maintenance, case closing and compliance review. ADDITIONAL TRAITS AND SKILLS These are the traits, attributes, attitudes, and skills that speak to the candidates ability to succeed in the position. While no one candidate will possess all of the qualities listed, the ideal candidate will have many of these qualities. LawNY encourages each candidate to think about their own personal knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as professional skills and experience in relation to this list. • Litigation and advocacy experience in state and/or federal court and/or administrative forums within at least one area of poverty law, especially family law, government benefits, eviction prevention, consumer, and/or fair housing., • Experience incorporating an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into legal practice., • An understanding of the concepts of structural and institutional racism and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities., • Strong interpersonal skills, including a commitment to providing trauma-informed services., • Lived experience with our client communities., • True fluency in a language other than English that is spoken by our clients., • Passion for social justice and commitment to the mission of LawNY., • Excellent use of Google Drive/GSuite, Word, and Excel; database programs; and Lexisnexis or Westlaw. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is a not-for-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to clients with low-income in a 14 county area of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. LawNY has seven fully staffed field offices in Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean and Rochester, satellite offices in Lakeville and Lyons, and a business office in Rochester. LawNY has been providing high quality legal representation for 54 years, and today has over 180 employees, including attorneys, paralegals, and a legal support team who work closely across areas of specialization to bring a holistic approach to addressing legal issues affecting our clients and community. LawNY is committed to equitable inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability, sex, religion, economic circumstances, ethnicity, national origin, and culture. We are increasingly committed to creating a law firm where race equity, diversity and cultural competency are integral components of our work, from client advocacy to internal operations. APPLICATION PROCESS To review our full application process and tips for your application and interview, see here. To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references through LawNYs BambooHR platform found here: When outlining work experience on a resume, candidates are requested to label each position as full-time or part-time and describe unpaid volunteer/internships as such. The application for this position is open until filled. To promote social justice and achieve our mission, LawNY is committed to supporting our diverse staff and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. In your cover letter, please also include an explanation of how you think that your background and experience has prepared you to contribute to our mission, vision and values at LawNY. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations to support you in your role - whether for your interview, onboarding, or your day-to-day work, please let us know by sending an email to:. Any information shared will remain confidential and only be used to ensure the appropriate support is in place before your first day. As part of your employment, LawNY will provide the necessary hardware to support your role. Questions? Contact Michelle Grillone at LawNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you meet the basic qualifications of the role, we encourage you to apply! This position is considered Exempt pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Job DescriptionSalary: 3 years of experience: $80,000; 30 years of experience: $111,600 POSITION DESCRIPTION The Ithaca office of LawNY seeks to fill an opening for a Supervising Attorney in our General Law Unit. The Attorney will provide direct legal representation to claimants appealing denials of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) claims. This work will include administrative appeals within the Social Security Administration appeals process, as well as litigation in federal court. In addition, the Attorney will supervise up to five staff members, consisting of Staff Attorneys and Paralegals who are providing direct representation to clients on government benefits issues (SSI/SSDI, unemployment insurance, public assistance and SNAP), elder law, and education law. We encourage applicants with a wide range of substantive legal experience to apply. We expect those who fill this position will grow and adapt their practice to the needs of the community and the organization, and place an emphasis on supervision skills and the ability to practice in multiple forums. The candidate must have the caring, patience, and emotional maturity to help people with low income overcome crisis situations. QUALIFICATIONS These are the basic requirements for the position. • Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State., • Three (3) years experience providing legal services as a licensed attorney., • Demonstrated commitment of service to people with low-income. COMPENSATION PACKAGE The beginning salary for a Supervising Attorney at LawNY with 3 years of experience is $80,000 and the salary for a Supervising Attorney with 30 years of experience is $111,600. Salary will be based on experience. LawNY is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program(PSLF). LawNY provides an excellent package of fringe benefits including: • 94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible, • 100% Employer paid Dental Insurance, • 100% Employer paid Life Insurance, • 100% Employer paid Enhanced Short-term Disability, • 100% Employer paid Long-term Disability, • Vision Insurance, • 20 Paid Vacation days per year, • 12 Sick days per year, • 5 Personal days per year, • 13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year, • 35-Hour Work Week, • Hybrid Work Schedule (new staff are able to work from home up to 3 days per week. After 6 months, this increases to 5 days per week with Manager approval, as workload permits) RESPONSIBILITIES These are the most significant responsibilities and primary functions of the position. • Provide respectful culturally competent legal services to clients with low income and client groups including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy., • Manage multiple tasks and deadlines while supervising caseload of supervisees and coordinate the periodic review of the cases., • Develop and maintain specialized knowledge of administrative law and federal court practice as it relates to claims for SSI and SSDI benefits., • Identify leadership development and mentoring opportunities for supervisees and train less-experienced attorneys, paralegals and/or other staff in their pursuit of career advancement., • Create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for supervisees., • Build relationships and collaborate with human services providers, non-profit organizations, community groups, and impacted community members as well as the courts, administrative tribunals, and the private bar to address legal problems within our community., • Take responsibility for proper grant management requirements, program reporting, timekeeping, file maintenance, case closing, and compliance review., • Maintain a high level of professional competence through attendance of training sessions, seminars and conferences and individual efforts to keep abreast of current developments in the area of poverty law and the application of an equity lens to client service. APPLICATION PROCESS To review our full application process and tips for your application and interview, see here. To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references through LawNYs BambooHR platform found here: When outlining work experience on a resume, candidates are requested to label each position as full-time or part-time and describe unpaid volunteer/internships as such. The application for this position is open until filled. To promote social justice and achieve our mission, LawNY is committed to supporting our diverse staff and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. In your cover letter, please also include an explanation of how you think that your background and experience has prepared you to contribute to our mission, vision and values at LawNY. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations to support you in your role - whether for your interview, onboarding, or your day-to-day work, please let us know by sending an email to:. Any information shared will remain confidential and only be used to ensure the appropriate support is in place before your first day. As part of your employment, LawNY will provide the necessary hardware to support your role. Questions? Contact Michelle Grillone at LawNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you meet the basic qualifications of the role, we encourage you to apply! This position is considered Exempt pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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