Legal Aid Society of Mid New York, Inc. · 1 day ago
Compliance Counsel
Utica, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $122K/yr
3+ years expThe Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is a non-profit law firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals. They are seeking a Compliance Counsel to oversee compliance with legal regulations and grant requirements applicable to their programs, ensuring that policies and training are effectively implemented.
AdvocacyLaw EnforcementLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Monitor and interpret LSC, IOLA, OTDA, HOPP, and other funding and regulatory requirements
Review grant agreements and funding conditions to ensure organizational compliance
Advise leadership and staff on compliance obligations and risk areas
Review and update organizational policies and practices to ensure compliance
Identify compliance issues related to new or existing programs and recommend solutions
Implement policy and procedure changes in response to regulatory updates
Develop and deliver compliance training for attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
Create clear training materials, guides, and reference tools
Collaborate with HR for onboarding/training new employees
Provide ongoing guidance and consultation to staff on compliance questions
Conduct internal compliance reviews, including case files, timekeeping, and service restrictions
Develop systems to identify, correct, and prevent compliance issues
Prepare for and respond to audits, monitoring visits, and compliance inquiries
Carry a reduced caseload of advice and brief service cases through the HelpLine
Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive organizational information
Communicate effectively and courteously with staff, leadership, funding agencies, and external partners
Maintain regular and predictable attendance in accordance with organizational policies
Adapt to new regulations, technologies, and systems relevant to compliance monitoring
Comply with all Legal Services Corporation regulations, LASMNY policies and procedures, and grant-based reporting requirements
Perform additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by a supervisor based on agency needs
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in New York State and a minimum of three (3) years of post-admission legal practice
Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn LSC regulations and other legal aid funding requirements
Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organization
Preferred
Experience with legal aid, nonprofit organizations, or grant-funded programs strongly preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement contributions
Paid leave
Professional development opportunities
Company
Legal Aid Society of Mid New York, Inc.
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.27MKey Investors
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida CountiesLegal Services Corporation
2024-12-02Grant
2023-11-16Grant· $0.27M
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