Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York ยท 18 hours ago
Housing Staff Attorney - Albany
95 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $78K/yrThe Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is a nonprofit civil legal services program dedicated to fighting for fairness and justice for low-income individuals. They are seeking a Housing Staff Attorney to provide legal assistance to households at risk of homelessness, focusing on eviction defense, securing benefits, and maintaining housing stability.
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Responsibilities
The attorney will 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
Attorneys are expected to 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, to plan and provide assistance to the homeless and at-risk residents
The attorneys will 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
Attorneys will 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
Attorneys will 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
The attorneys will be experts in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program or Right To Counsel Program and related data collection
Requirements and compliance therewith and will work collaboratively with other LASNNY housing attorneys and paralegals to ensure that efficient and effective legal assistance is provided which maximizes access to LASNNY services and addresses 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
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
Be able to problem solve and work collaboratively with community partner agency staff
Must be willing to travel throughout the relevant service area and have a car and a clean valid New York driver's license
Strong computer, administrative, reporting, and data entry skills required
Preferred
Training or experience in community lawyering or community organizing or engagement
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
The ability to speak Spanish or Chinese
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
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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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