The Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) organization, located in Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls, NY, is seeking a full-time staff attorney for their Family Law Unit. This position offers a salary range of $61,111 to $106,720 per year, dependent upon experience and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The staff attorney will advocate for individuals in need of representation in the Supreme and Family Courts of Erie County and the surrounding counties in connection with matrimonial, child custody and support, domestic violence, and related family law matters. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and New York State Bar Membership (pending is acceptable), previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities, and fluency in a second language is preferred. This position also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 3 weeks of vacation time, 12 paid holidays, and a paid week off between Christmas and New Year's.
Responsibilities:
• Advocate for individuals in need of representation in the Supreme and Family Courts of Erie County and surrounding counties in connection with matrimonial, child custody and support, domestic violence, and related family law matters.
• Develop a substantive knowledge of the areas of family law.
• Provide a spectrum of legal assistance to those affected by domestic violence and experiencing poverty.
• Identify and address systemic problems that affect the rights of persons within the family law realm.
• Collaborate and coordinate with NLS staff and community partners to ensure effective referrals and holistic service delivery.
• Conduct community outreach, education, and training.
• Demonstrate cultural competency in working with low-income clients across the spectrum of diversity.
• Meet regularly and communicate effectively with support staff, supervisors, and members of other NLS units to maintain and review efficient case management.
Qualifications:
• J.D. and New York State Bar Membership (may be pending).
• Previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities preferred.
• Second language fluency preferred.
• Legal services background, or knowledge of general civil legal work preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
• Work in a shared office environment.
• Travel to meetings and hearings off-site.
• Use of computers and other office machines such as fax, photocopiers, and telephones.
Salary and Benefits:
• $61,111 to $106,720 per year salary, dependent upon experience and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Full-time position with a 35-hour work week and shorter summer hours.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 3 weeks of vacation time, 12 paid holidays, and a paid week off between Christmas and New Year's.
• Access to sick and personal leave, as well as eligibility for public student loan forgiveness.
• $50,000 life insurance, a pension plan, HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts, and paid memberships.
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