Staff Attorney - Housing (Jamestown)

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

Maintain a full-time caseload representing eligible clients served by our Eviction Prevention Unit.

Develop and maintain specialized knowledge in housing matters, particularly: landlord-tenant, subsidized housing, and government benefits.

Provide legal services to low income clients and client groups regarding these matters including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy.

Interact respectfully with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, with an awareness of the importance of cultural competence and humility.

Collaborate 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.

Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment for fellow employees.

Cooperate in all grant reporting 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.

ADDITIONAL TRAITS AND SKILLS

Litigation and advocacy experience in state and/or federal court and/or administrative forums within at least one related area of poverty law, especially landlord-tenant, foreclosure, bankruptcy, homelessness prevention, fair housing, and/or government benefits.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

APPLICATION PROCESS

To review our full application process and tips for your application and interview, see here. https://www.lawny.org/ApplyingtoLawNY

To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references through LawNY®'s BambooHR platform found here: [insert link]

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:[email protected]. 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 [email protected]

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.