Staff Attorney
LASMNY seeks two staff attorneys, one to work in our Syracuse office, and one in our Binghamton office. LASMNY program area covers thirteen counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego. In addition, LASMNY operates a statewide Farmworker Law Project from its New Paltz office.
The staff attorneys will represent clients in administrative proceedings and hearings before Administrative Law Judges to obtain SSD/SSI benefits. The staff attorneys will also provide comprehensive legal services including advice, negotiation and administrative advocacy and will carry a substantial caseload. The positions also requires that the staff attorneys satisfy grant and office reporting requirements. The staff attorneys will work under the supervision of a managing attorney. The positions also requires travel for client meetings and the possibility of some travel for hearings.
Admission to the New York State Bar will not be required to apply. Prior experience preferred but not necessary.
Salary depending on experience. Excellent fringe benefits.
LASMNY seeks to be a well balanced multi-cultural organization. People of color, LBGTQ, and differently-abled individuals are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
Please send resume, 3 references, and a writing sample to:
Dan Altwarg, Senior Managing Attorney
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
472 South Salina Street, Suite 400
Syracuse, NY 13202
E-mail: daltwarg@wnylc.com