Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York · 1 month ago
Law Clerk Opportunities 2026
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, 6 Market Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$25/hr - $25/hrThe Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) provides free civil legal services and education to underserved populations. They are seeking law clerks for Spring 2026 to assist in various legal programs, gaining experience in client interaction, research, and writing.
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; and exposure to a law firm environment
Review medical, educational, and vocational records to argue if adults and children meet the rules for a finding of disability as defined by the Social Security Administration
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
Assist with obtaining Orders of Protection, Child and Spousal Support, Custody and Visitation, and Divorce
Assist survivors of domestic violence with their civil legal problems related to public assistance, food stamps, foreclosure, landlord/tenant, consumer, employment, and immigration issues
Provide solid experience with client interviewing and counseling, petition and motion drafting, and family court practice
Travel for court appearances and client meetings
Provide legal advice to clients; engage with clients, understand their legal issues, and provide essential guidance with empathy and integrity
Gather case information, conduct legal consultations, and assess client needs, ensuring that no challenge goes unaddressed
Client interviewing; legal research and writing; document review and analysis; investigation; drafting legal documents and correspondence
Assist the Senior Legal Services attorneys with interviewing clients, researching legal issues, and providing advice
Qualification
Required
Commitment to providing legal services to the poor
Excellent research and writing skills
Ability to work well under stress and time pressure
Law clerks must be willing to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week
Preferred
Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
Prior relevant experience in legal services to the poor, especially law school clinical experience
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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