Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York · 6 hours ago
Law Clerk Opportunities Summer 2026
95 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206, 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. The Law Clerk will assist in various programs, gaining experience in client interaction, legal research, and writing, while supporting the mission of providing legal services to the poor.
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
Assist the DAP advocates in performing 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
Provide solid experience with client interviewing and counseling, petition and motion drafting, and family court practice
Assist Regional Intake Attorneys in providing legal advice to clients, understanding their legal issues, and providing essential guidance with empathy and integrity
Gather case information, conduct legal consultations, and assess client needs
Assist the PAI department with interviewing clients, drafting pleadings in divorce and consumer debt cases, and facilitating with the operation of divorce clinics and name change clinics
Research legal issues and provide advice
Assist the Senior Legal Services attorneys with interviewing clients, researching legal issues, and providing advice
Assist the LITC Staff Attorneys with preparing forms, interviewing clients, researching areas of tax law, preparing tax returns, and collecting financial information from clients
Research anti-discrimination laws and labor laws, observe and participate in client interviews, case meetings, and case acceptance meetings, draft memorandums of law, and attend administrative conferences, investigations, and hearings
Perform research and writing for fair hearings and administrative appeals as well as possibly assist the attorney with Article 78 appeals
Call clients, observe meetings and hearings, and assist the staff attorney in preparing evidence for hearings
Draft pleadings and correspondence, conduct client interviews, contact clients, case development and investigation, research and legal assessment, and assist with trial and hearing preparation
Assist program attorneys in serving eligible veterans by conducting client intake, performing legal research, drafting documents and correspondence, maintaining case files and grant records, and coordinating with VA staff and community partners
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
Preferred
Ability to speak Spanish
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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