AmeriCorps Legal Assistant - Choice of Office/Hybrid

About the role

The Access to Justice Project is a partnership between LawNY® and AmeriCorps, America’s most preeminent volunteer service program, which seeks to address the legal needs of clients with low income by expanding the level of legal assistance available and helping them to access the legal system in order to achieve economic benefits, decent housing, health care and other critical basic needs. In addition, members work to recruit and support community volunteers and enhance efforts at collaboration with local human services agencies.

Responsibilities

AmeriCorps members provide intake and screening services for income-eligible persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems and outreach to underserved populations. They are offered the opportunity for direct, substantive legal experience, excellent training and a chance to make a critical difference for low-income and vulnerable populations and their communities.

Requirements

Members should have at least two years of college or equivalent experience. Prior experience working with clients with low income is preferred but not required. Must live within commutable distance to the specified office.

Qualifications

Members receive a living allowance of $2,000 Monthly for the duration of the contract term. They may also be eligible for aid in obtaining basic health coverage, housing and food assistance, an educational award, childcare expenses, and deferment of student loans.

Benefits

The successful candidate may serve a contract term of 6 months (900 hours) with the possibility of renewal depending upon continued funding.

Pay

The member will receive a living allowance of $2,000 Monthly for the duration of the contract term.

Schedule

This position is based out of our Rochester office and must start before January 8, 2026.