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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. of Western New York · 2 weeks ago

General Staff Attorney

Batavia, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $118K/yr

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. of Western New York is a not-for-profit public interest law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals. The staff attorney will handle a caseload related to housing law, public benefits, family law, disability law, and consumer issues, positively impacting clients in the community.

LegalNon ProfitProfessional Services

Responsibilities

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, record-keeping, and fostering pro bono involvement with the private bar

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; and

Develop an understanding of the social and economic forces that create poverty and inequality in our community

Qualification

J.D.NYS Bar AdmissionCultural sensitivityWriting skillsVerbal communicationFollow up skillsSecond language fluencyBehavioral competenciesAttention to detail