Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York ยท 1 month ago
Housing Justice Staff Attorney - Saratoga Springs
40 New Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelThe Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is a nonprofit civil legal services program seeking a Housing Staff Attorney for the Saratoga Springs office. The attorney will provide legal representation and assistance to households at risk of homelessness, focusing on preventing evictions and securing benefits to enhance housing stability.
CharityGovernmentLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide legal assistance to eligible households at risk of homelessness by preventing evictions, securing mainstream benefits, and making referrals to services that will enhance the household's ability to maintain permanent housing
Work collaboratively with government and nonprofit agencies that provide supportive services, income, shelter, permanent supportive housing, homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing services, and financial assistance, provide assistance to the homeless and at-risk residents
Provide legal assistance in maintaining or securing permanent housing and the income necessary to retain permanent housing. Legal assistance will include eviction defense, asserting protections for tenants and fully utilizing the law to preserve tenancies and keep people safe in housing
Protect public and subsidized housing tenancies and subsidies, address utility shut offs or denials of service, and secure emergency assistance, ongoing temporary assistance, and other income support necessary to achieve housing stability
Provide a full range of legal services, including counsel and advice, referrals, representation in administrative hearings, affirmative and defensive litigation, systemic advocacy, community legal education, outreach and engagement, and community lawyering
Experts in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program or Right to Counsel Program; related data collection
Requirements and compliance therewith, and work collaboratively with other LASNNY housing attorneys/paralegals to maximize access to LASNNY services and address systemic issues that cause homelessness
The attorneys will also participate in the development and implementation of LASNNY's race equity priority and their professional development plan
Qualification
Required
Must be licensed to practice law in NYS or be eligible for admission. Law Graduates will be considered if they have taken the bar exam
Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to helping low-income and disadvantaged people overcome institutional barriers to employment, safety, housing, and income support, and the provision of assertive, compassionate victim sensitive, trauma-informed services to victims of domestic violence
Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and staff, work independently and efficiently, and be able to problem solve and work collaboratively with community partner agency staff
Must be willing to travel throughout our service area; a car and a clean, valid New York driver's license are required
Strong computer, administrative, reporting, and data entry skills required
Preferred
Training or experience in community lawyering or community organizing, demonstrated strong listening and relationship-building skills, experience, creativity, and willingness to use varied legal and non-legal advocacy tools to advance community-identified initiatives preferred
The ability to speak Spanish or Chinese is a plus
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision/Enhanced EAP
TSA/Retirement & Employer Contributions
Vacation, Sick and Personal PTO
14 Holidays
Bereavement and Parental Leave
Moving Expenses
Mileage Reimbursement
College Tuition Assistance/Loan Repayment
Professional Licenses & CLE
Professional Memberships and Bar Dues
Flexible hybrid-remote/WFH and alternative work schedule options
& more.
Company
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) fights for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and for a society which is inclusive and equitable for all.
Founded in 1923
51-200 employees
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