Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York ยท 1 week ago
Strategic Advocacy Staff Attorney - Albany
95 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$89K/yr - $109K/yr
7+ years expThe Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is a nonprofit civil legal services program dedicated to fighting for fairness and justice for those living in poverty. The Strategic Advocacy Staff Attorney will implement strategies for impactful advocacy in civil legal issues, focusing on systemic inequities and providing community legal education and support.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute legal strategies in collaboration with the Advocacy Director, other LASNNY staff, and community partners to address systemic issues
Conduct legal research and provide analysis on complex systemic legal issues
Identify and work collaboratively with other staff and pro bono co-counsel
Draft and review pleadings, briefs, motions, memoranda, advocacy letters, and rulemaking comments
Lead and manage litigation matters from selecting the appropriate plaintiffs/petitioners through trial and/or settlement
Mentor and co-chair with other practice staff attorneys; ensure team compliance with all deadlines and case requirements
Take, perfect, and argue appeals on a variety of civil legal matters
Work collaboratively with LASNNY staff and community-based organizations to identify new advocacy opportunities that address community-identified systemic legal issues and organizational priorities
Conduct community education, outreach, and build relationships with communities served by LASNNY
Draft educational materials for media and for the larger community
Collaborate with the communications team for litigation efforts, client stories, and impact
And other duties as determined by the Advocacy Director
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have a Juris Doctor and be admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York or be eligible for admission
Minimum 7 years of post-admission legal experience
Must be willing and able to travel throughout our service area regularly
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Experience in initiating affirmative litigation in state and/or federal court
Courtroom experience in civil litigation matters
Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income populations, social justice and equity
Training or experience with community lawyering or community organizing with 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
Work in one or more of LASNNY's practice areas (family/DV law, housing defense, disability rights, public benefits, consumer, worker and other civil rights)
Appellate practice
Legislative experience
Fluency in another language other than English; Spanish preferred
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision
TSA/Retirement
Vacation
Sick and Personal PTO
Moving Expenses
College Tuition Assistance/Loan Repayment
Professional Licenses
Professional Memberships
Flexible hybrid-remote and alternative work schedule options
And 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.
51-200 employees
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