Posted by: Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York - 10/21/2024 Job Expires: 11/15/2024 LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK The 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. We secure basic needs, protect and preserve legal rights, provide equal access to justice, and seek fairness and dignity for all our clients. We have offices in Albany, Amsterdam, Canton, Gloversville, Plattsburgh, and Saratoga Springs to serve low and moderate-income residents of Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, St. Lawrence, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington Counties and the St. Regis Reservation.
HIRING CRITERIA: 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, and the ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Law clerks will be paid $22 per hour. All work performed with Legal Aid will count towards the 50-hour pro bono requirement for admission to the New York State Bar. Law clerks must be willing to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week. Our clerkships are available remotely or in person. We also offer hybrid work options.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Spring clerkships - Accepting applications until November 15, 2024. Applications submitted after the posting expires will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Cover Letter (cover letter should state what program(s) and LASNNY office(s) are of interest to applicant), Resume, and Writing Sample are required.
LASNNY is committed to the creation of an inclusive and diverse workplace and providing Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action to all applicants. We strongly encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ individuals, protected veterans, applicants and recipients of public assistance, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS: Below are descriptions of the various programs offered at LASNNY. Please specify which program(s) you are interested in working with and which office(s) you are interested in working with in your cover letter. Law clerks generally 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.
Disability Advocacy Program - All Offices DAP advocates represent clients with physical and mental impairments including, but not limited to clients suffering from intellectual limitations, anxiety, depression, HIV, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, musculoskeletal impairments, Crohn's disease, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. DAP law clerks will have the opportunity to perform research and writing for federal court cases, administrative appeals, and administrative hearings.Domestic Violence Legal Assistance (DVLAP) - All Offices DVLAP services include assistance with obtaining Orders of Protection, Child and Spousal Support, Custody and Visitation, and Divorce. This clerkship will provide the student with solid experience with client interviewing and counseling, petition and motion drafting, and family court practice.Economic Justice - Albany, Amsterdam, and Saratoga Springs Offices The Economic Justice law clerk will have the opportunity to perform research and writing for fair hearings and administrative appeals as well as possibly assist the attorney with Article 78 appeals.
Foreclosure Prevention Program - Albany, Amsterdam, or Remote Clerk responsibilities include client contact; legal research and writing; document review and analysis; investigation; drafting legal documents and correspondence; attending client interviews, meetings, and court appearances.Housing - All Offices The clerk will be involved in drafting pleadings and correspondence, conducting client interviews, and contacting clients, case development and investigation, research and legal assessment, trial and hearing preparation, and accompanying attorneys to court and administrative hearings.Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) - Albany Office The law clerk will assist the LITC Staff Attorneys and Clinic Director with preparing forms, interviewing clients, researching areas of tax law, and preparing tax returns.Private Attorney Involvement (PAI) - Albany Office The law clerk will assist the PAI department with interviewing clients, drafting pleadings in divorce and consumer debt cases, and researching legal issues.Senior Legal Services (SLS) - Albany, Amsterdam, and Saratoga Office The law clerk will assist the Senior Legal Services attorneys with interviewing clients, researching legal issues, and providing advice.
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