Attorney

Essential Responsibilities/ Functions

• Handle all aspects of legal representation including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, hearing and trial work, and work with support staff;
• Fulfill all grant and contract requirements through casework, time-keeping, and record-keeping;
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the areas of law that impact our clients;
• Identify other legal needs of clients to ensure that NLS can provide holistic representation and referrals;
• Collaborate and coordinate with other NLS staff and community partners to ensure effective referrals and holistic service delivery;
• Identify systemic problems that affect our clients' rights;
• Conduct community outreach, education and training;
• Demonstrate cultural competency to work with clients of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and limited English proficiency;
• Maintain a current knowledge of developments in civil procedure and civil litigation law;
• Develop an understanding of the social and economic forces that create poverty and inequality in our community.

Qualifications

• J.D. and NYS Bar Admission (considered if applicant has passed the bar exam with admission pending – training will be provided)
• Demonstrated commitment and cultural sensitivity to low-income and underserved communities.
• Strong writing skills and verbal communication.
• Strong behavioral competencies.
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills.
• Previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities preferred
• Second language fluency preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work in an office environment including working at workstation, attending meetings;
• Traveling to meetings and hearings off-site;
• Use of computer and other office machines such as fax, photocopiers and telephones;
• Ability to work in the evenings and weekends as required to serve clients.

Pay

• Step 1 - $ 71,000.00
• Step 5 - $ 78,156.78
• Step 10 - $ 90,338.62
• Step 15 - $101,873.70
• Step 22 - $120,913.76

Schedule

Full-time position with a 35-hour work week and reduced summer hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance;
• A generous PTO policy that includes: 3 weeks of vacation time, 12 paid holidays, plus a week of PTO between Christmas and New Year's, reduced summer hours;
• Access to sick and personal leave;
• Eligibility for public student loan forgiveness;
• Life insurance;
• Pension plan;
• HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Paid memberships;
• Professional development.

How To Apply

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and 3 references to HR@nls.org. No phone calls please.