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The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, a nonprofit civil legal services program, is seeking a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Staff Attorney for the Albany office. Legal Aid's mission is to fight for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and for a society that is inclusive and equitable for all. We transform lives, build communities, and empower people by using the law to address individual and systemic wrongs and inequities. Our service area spans sixteen counties, in upstate New York, encompassing six regional offices. This position is based out of the Albany office. For more information about our work, staff, and clients, visit www.lasnny.org.

We are a unionized program with excellent benefits, offering 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, and flexible hybrid-remote and alternative work schedules.

About the Role

The Attorney with provide high-quality, culturally competent, civil legal services to victims of crime, especially domestic violence and/or sexual assault, and to low-income people in Columbia and Greene Counties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and providing high-quality legal services to clients in civil matters.

• Sensitive and effective management of a robust litigation caseload involving sensitive and traumatic circumstances.

• Assertive, compassionate, demonstrate good judgment, be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively and work efficiently.

• Prior experience in high-quality representation of victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault in Family Court, or relevant experience.

• Responsible for providing advice, brief service, community legal education, and zealous representation to crime victims, especially victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, in a broad range of civil matters, including orders of protection, custody, matrimonial law, and child support.

• Responsible for implementation, recordkeeping, and reporting for assigned grants.

• Expected to work closely with the local domestic violence service providers and actively participate in domestic violence task forces.

Skills and Education Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.

• 2-10 Years of legal experience.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to helping consumers address individual and systemic problems related to economic security and stability by providing high-quality legal services to low-income clients.

• Ability to identify and address systemic legal problems.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other LASNNY staff.

• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

• Ability to handle high-volume caseload and work off-site.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Proficient computer skills.

• Reliable transportation. Occasional travel required.

• Ability to communicate in Spanish, preferred.

• Current NY Bar admission is in good standing.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional law office environment and occasionally may require the carrying of regular office supplies. This role requires using standard office equipment and software and remote videoconferencing platforms. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

At LASNNY, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQI+ persons, protected veterans, applicants and recipients of public assistance, older adults, and people with disabilities.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at LASNNY and we will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.