Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York ยท 3 days ago
Foreclosure Prevention Project Staff Attorney - Albany
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $94K/yrThe Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is a nonprofit civil legal services program seeking a Foreclosure Prevention Attorney. The attorney will provide legal assistance to homeowners threatened with foreclosure and engage in advocacy with various agencies to prevent foreclosures.
CharityGovernmentLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing advice, brief service, negotiation, and full representation in foreclosure proceedings, settlement conferences, and other foreclosure-related cases to homeowners at risk of mortgage or tax foreclosure
Engage in non-litigation advocacy with mortgage servicers, tax districts, and other local and state agencies
Provide counsel and, when necessary, assistance to homeowners in accessing/applying for available funds to prevent foreclosure
Responsible for related detailed grant reporting and must work closely with other staff at LASNNY, project partners, and housing counseling agencies
Expected to conduct outreach to prospective clients and routinely be out of the office at court, community partner agencies, or other off-site locations, attend meetings of the HomeSave Coalition and other local community meetings and participate in clinics, community legal education, or other outreach events
Provide free legal assistance to eligible households in a variety of legal matters to meet their clients' essential needs, such as housing and subsistence income, including housing-related bankruptcy, housing post-foreclosure, or other homeownership-related issues
Expected to represent clients in multiple forums, in varied areas of law, and types of actions and proceedings
Provide advice, brief service, and full representation to eligible clients, Responsibilities will include data collection, grant reporting, case file, and case management system maintenance
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
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and providing high-quality legal services to clients in civil matters
Must be able to communicate effectively and work independently and efficiently
Sensitive to the needs of the low and moderate-income households in crisis
Good computer and administrative skills including accurate and quick data entry
Ability to handle high volume caseload, work off-site, and collaboratively with community partner agency staff
Must have a car and a valid New York driver's license
Preferred
Prior experience in foreclosure representation, real estate, or housing law-related experience is preferred
The ability to speak Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Generous time off
Excellent health insurance coverage with premiums primarily paid by LASNNY
Health and long-term disability insurance
Retirement contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Qualifying moving expenses
Flexible hybrid-remote and alternative work schedules
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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