LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
regional intake managing attorney
Location: The position may be located in our Amsterdam or Canton office.
Position: Full-time, Min 35hr/ week
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors as permitted by law.
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, Pre-tax FSA, Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, Generous Paid Time Off, Work from Home Options.
Apply at: https://www.lasnny.org/employment/
Ready to Make a Difference?
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, a nonprofit civil legal services program, is seeking a Regional Intake Managing Attorney. The Attorney will primarily supervise several regional staff involved with coordinated and online intake, and other legal issue areas as assigned, with staff in the Amsterdam, Canton, Plattsburgh, and Saratoga Springs Offices. The Managing Attorney will oversee the provision of high-quality civil legal services to clients as specified below. For more information about our work, our staff, and our 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.
We seek an attorney who will be committed to excellence, and passionate about achieving justice. The Managing Attorney will be a creative and zealous lawyer, a strong administrator and supervisor, and a team player who enjoys leading and mentoring others. We are skilled, creative and compassionate advocates combining a passion to serve with the skills and will to address both individual and systemic injustice.
Skills and Education Requirements
- Member in good standing of the New York State Bar or eligible for admission on motion;
- Minimum of seven years of legal experience, including litigation;
- Family law, eviction defense, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy law, consumer rights, government benefits, disability law, or advocacy experience;
- Excellent administrative skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Available to travel, work weekends and evenings as needed; and
- Reliable transportation and current NYS Driver's License.
- Prior legal work supervision; (Preferred)
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar programs; (Preferred)
AdditionalSkillsandQualifications (Preferred)
- At least five years of prior legal experience in the practice of civil law;
- At least three years prior experience in family law, housing, or government benefits law;
- Prior management or supervisory experience working with staff, including law clerks;
- Extensive experience and skill using the Microsoft suite and Windows 365, including Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Multi-lingual, Spanish preferred
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage your time and the time of your supervisees;
- Excellent writing and communications skills including writing content, reports, memorandum, motions, appeals, and public;
- speaking and oral presentations;
- Extensive knowledge and experience conducting client interviews, depositions, and interrogatories, hearings, trials or appellate work;
- Ability to respond effectively to supervisee's needs, client's needs, and the needs of the organization; and
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
ManagingAttorneyEssentialDutiesandResponsibilities
- Supervise the provision of a full range of civil legal services; supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, interns, law clerks, client services coordinators, and other case handlers locally and as assigned in regional offices;
- Lead strategic engagement with, and education of community members, groups, and other stakeholders;
- Engage in community outreach and education;
- Work with the executive management team, other Managing Attorneys, and staff to plan and coordinate the work of the program while ensuring timely reporting and grant compliance;
- Adhere to program and case handling standards, funder requirements, and the highest professional standards;
- Work collaboratively as a team with other programs;
- Guide the professional development of staff, present CLE, and other training;
- Be available as a resource to all LASNNY staff and access to justice communities; and
- Other duties as assigned.
WorkEnvironment
This position operates in a professional law office environment and occasionally may require the carrying of regular office supplies. This role requires the use of standard office equipment and software and remote videoconferencing platforms. Reasonable accommodation may be made 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 characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. In furtherance of our culture, 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.
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