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Housing Attorney
Ithaca, NY Organization Information - **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (LawNY®) is a non-profit law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income clients in Western New York, Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier. - LawNY® has seven fully staffed field offices, satellite offices, and a business office. - Committed to equitable inclusion and creating a diverse and respectful workplace. - Encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Responsibilities - Provide direct legal representation primarily in landlord-tenant matters to at-risk residents in Tompkins and Tioga County. - Handle related government benefits and subsidized housing matters. - Grow and adapt practice to community and organization needs. - Actively engage in learning and becoming skilled in practice that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion vision. Qualifications - Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State or eligible for admission without examination. - Demonstrated commitment to service for low-income people. Additional Traits and Skills - Litigation and advocacy experience in state and/or federal court and/or administrative forums in poverty law areas. - Incorporates anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into legal practice. - Understands concepts of structural and institutional racism and their impact on underserved communities. - Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to trauma-informed services. - Lived experience with client communities. - True fluency in a language other than English spoken by clients. Compensation - Dependent on experience and based on pay scale with annual increments. - Beginning salary for Staff Attorney: $70,000; 10 years experience: $84,400. - Qualifying employer for public interest loan forgiveness program. Benefits - 94% employer paid health insurance with significant HSA contributions. - 100% employer paid dental and disability insurance, vision coverage, and $50,000 automatic life insurance. - Generous leave provisions including 20 days of vacation, 13.5 holidays, 2 floating holidays, 12 sick days, and 5 personal days per year. - 20 days of paid new parent leave. - Encourages a 35 hour work week and offers remote work policy. Application Process - Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references through LawNY®'s BambooHR platform. - Label positions as full-time or part-time and describe unpaid volunteer/internships. - Open until filled. - In cover letter, explain how lived and/or professional experience or background has prepared candidate to contribute to diversity and inclusion at LawNY®. Equal Opportunity Employer - LawNY® strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. - Welcomes applications regardless of race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other consideration protected by law. - Position is considered Exempt pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act. |
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