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Supervising Attorney - Eviction Defense Program
Binghamton, NY H1: Supervising Attorney - Eviction Defense Program (EDP) at Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Your Community! Organization: Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. Department: Eviction Defense Program (EDP) Job Title: Supervising Attorney Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience required. Location: Utica, Syracuse, Binghamton, Oswego, Oneonta, Watertown Salary Range: $80,450- $105,540 Benefits: Generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and more. About Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.: - Non-profit public interest law firm - Provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals in 13 counties in New York - Mission is to help stabilize finances, protect from domestic violence, obtain healthcare, prevent homelessness, and more - Target vulnerable populations such as seniors, victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans Job Summary: - Supervise and support attorneys and paralegal advocates in landlord-tenant, homelessness prevention, consumer, and government benefits cases - Provide culturally competent legal services to low-income clients - Independently manage a caseload - Actively engage in learning and development for supervision skills - Identify leadership and mentoring opportunities for staff - Collaborate with other organizations and courts to address legal problems in the community - Take responsibility for grant management, program reporting, and compliance review - Maintain accurate records and statistics - Commitment to professional growth and staying up-to-date with legal developments - Engage in outreach and education efforts - Occasional travel between offices and to various courts Job Qualifications: - Law degree from an accredited law school - Licensed to practice in NYS or eligible for admission on motion - Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience required - Strong understanding of social and economic justice - Substantive experience in legal issues affecting low-income tenants - Experience supervising staff preferred - Proficient with Microsoft Office and computerized legal research - Fluency in other languages a plus - Valid NYS Driver's License or ability to obtain one if required Application Process: - Send cover letter, writing sample, resume, and three (3) professional references to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Equal Opportunity Employer | Affirmative Action Employer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Vision Statement: - Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion - Differences fuel excellence - Creating an environment where every individual is valued and empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work - Building a community rooted in openness and trust - Providing resources for growth and contribution to achieving equal access to justice. |
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