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Housing Justice Staff Attorney
Amsterdam, NY Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes or applications sent to this email address will not be considered. Housing Justice Staff Attorney – Amsterdam: - Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is seeking a Housing Staff Attorney for their Amsterdam office. - This full-time position offers a salary of $68,165-89,357 per year depending on experience. - The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, vacation, sick and personal time off, and more. - The attorney will provide legal representation and assistance to households at risk of homelessness in Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie counties. - Applicants must be licensed to practice law in NYS or be eligible for admission, with a strong commitment to helping low-income and disadvantaged individuals. - The ideal candidate will have experience in community lawyering or organizing, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to speak Spanish or Chinese is a plus. - The attorney will work collaboratively with government and nonprofit agencies to provide assistance to homeless and at-risk residents. - Responsibilities include eviction defense, preserving tenancies, securing income and supportive services, and addressing systemic issues that cause homelessness. - The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. - Reasonable accommodations will be made for applicants with disabilities. - The attorney will work in a professional law office environment and may occasionally need to lift up to 20 pounds. - This is a unionized position with flexible work schedules and remote work options available. - The organization is committed to advancing race equity and encourages professional development in this area. H1: Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York - Housing Justice Staff Attorney Opportunity in Amsterdam H2: Join Our Team as a Housing Staff Attorney - Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package Available - Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is seeking a skilled and passionate Housing Staff Attorney for their Amsterdam office. - This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $68,165-89,357 per year, dependent on experience. - In addition to a generous salary, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, vacation and sick time, and more. - As a Housing Staff Attorney, you will provide legal representation and assistance to households at risk of homelessness in Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie counties. - Applicants must be licensed to practice law in NYS or be eligible for admission, with a strong commitment to helping low-income and disadvantaged individuals. - The ideal candidate will have experience in community lawyering or organizing, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to speak Spanish or Chinese is a plus. - In this role, you will work collaboratively with government and nonprofit agencies to provide assistance to homeless and at-risk residents. - Your responsibilities will include eviction defense, preserving tenancies, securing income and supportive services, and addressing systemic issues that cause homelessness. - At Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, we value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. - Reasonable accommodations will be made for applicants with disabilities. - As a Housing Staff Attorney, you will work in a professional law office environment and may occasionally need to lift up to 20 pounds. - This is a unionized position with flexible work schedules and remote work options available. - Our organization is committed to advancing race equity and encourages professional development in this area. |
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