Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York · 1 month ago
Law Clerk Opportunities 2026
100 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$25/hr - $25/hrThe Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) provides effective, free civil legal services and education to and advocacy for people with low income or other barriers to accessing the legal system. Law clerks will gain experience interacting with clients, researching and writing court documents, and attending court appearances or meetings.
CharityGovernmentLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Gain experience interacting with clients
Researching and writing both court documents and client correspondence
Attending court appearances, administrative hearings, or other meetings
Perform research and writing for federal court cases, administrative appeals, and administrative hearings
Call clients, observe meetings and hearings, and assist attorneys in preparation for hearings
Client interviewing
Legal research and writing
Document review and analysis
Investigation
Drafting legal documents and correspondence
Qualification
Required
Commitment to providing legal services to the poor
Excellent research and writing skills
Ability to work well under stress and time pressure
Prior relevant experience in legal services to the poor, especially law school clinical experience
Willingness to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week
Cover Letter (cover letter should state what program(s) and LASNNY office(s) are of interest to applicant) is required
Resume is required
Writing Sample is required
Preferred
Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
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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