Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY)

Paralegals (Multiple Locations)

Utica | Syracuse | Binghamton

Eviction Defense/Outreach - Intake/HelpLine

| Litigation

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is committed to a diverse, well balanced and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for employment opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer LASMNY is a non-profit public interest law firm. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. The program area includes (13) counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego. In addition, our Farmworker Law Project services the entire New York State out of our New Paltz Office.

LASMNY has full-time paralegal positions to provide support for our Eviction Defense Program/Outreach, Intake/HelpLine and Litigation. The employment opportunities are available immediately in multiple locations. Eviction Defense Program/Outreach – Supports the work of attorneys, primarily landlord'tenant matters, who are providing legal assistance and advocacy to individuals and families at risk of homelessness. Will travel for intake and outreach events. Office Location – Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica

Eviction Defense Program/Outreach - Supports the work of attorneys, primarily landlord-tenant matters, who are providing legal assistance and advocacy to individuals and families at risk of homelessness. Office location: Utica, Syracuse, Binghamton

Intake/HelpLine – Primary responsibilities will be to screen calls from applicants seeking civil legal assistance to determine whether callers are eligible for assistance, open intakes in our case management system for eligible callers, and follow intake protocols to properly refer callers. Office Location – Utica

Litigation – Primary responsibilities will provide litigation support in the area of family and domestic violence law, including drafting pleadings, discovery demands, motions, document management and general case management. Office Location – Utica

Job Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate or an equivalent combination of prior work experience. Prior work experience preferably in a legal environment. Other qualifying factors include the nature and extent of prior relevant experience, knowledge and understanding of legal problems and needs of low-income persons, prior experience in the client community or in other programs to aid low-income persons. Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

Salary Estimated salary range is $40,250 - $61,378, dependent on experience.

LASMNY offers a generous benefit package. Most benefits available as of date of hire. Medical, Vision, Dental, Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Accounts, 403(b), SEP/IRA, Mileage Reimbursement, Training, CLE Registration Fees, Attorney Registration Fee, Local & NYS Bar Dues, Vacation, Sick, Personal, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Exam Leave, EAP, Moving Expenses, Parking, Loan Repayment, Relocation Assistance and (14) Holidays.

Application Process - We encourage interested qualified applicants to apply for this position by providing a cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information, with email addresses, for three (3) professional references at jobs@LASMNY.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Affirmative Action Employer

For more information, visit www.lasmny.org