AmeriCorps Legal Assistant - Elmira, NY (6-month contract)

About the role

The Access to Justice Project is a partnership between LawNY® and AmeriCorps, America’s most preeminent volunteer service program. Members provide intake and screening services for income-eligible persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems and outreach to underserved populations. They offer direct, substantive legal experience, excellent training, and the opportunity to make a critical difference for low-income and vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake and screening services for income-eligible persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems.
• Outreach to underserved populations to increase access to legal services.
• Offer direct, substantive legal experience.
• Participate in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Work collaboratively with community volunteers and local human services agencies.

Requirements

• 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

• 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.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Living allowance of $2,000 Monthly for the duration of the contract term.
• Aid in obtaining basic health coverage, housing, and food assistance.
• An educational award.
• Childcare expenses.
• Deferment of student loans.

Pay

• $2,000 Monthly for the duration of the contract term.

Schedule

• Term of service must begin anytime between 11.1.2025 and 5.1.2026.

Contact

To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and three references through LawNY®'s BambooHR platform, linked here: https://lawny.bamboohr.com/careers/268.
For questions, contact Michelle Grillone at mgrillone@lawny.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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.

Accommodations

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: accommodationrequest@lawny.org. Any information shared will remain confidential and only be used to ensure the appropriate support is in place before your first day.