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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
Law Clerk Opportunities Fall 2025
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) provides effective, free civil legal services and education to and advocacy for people with low income or other barriers to accessing the legal system. We secure basic needs, protect and preserve legal rights, provide equal access to justice, and seek fairness and dignity for all our clients. We have offices in Albany, Amsterdam, Canton, Gloversville, Plattsburgh, and Saratoga Springs to serve low and moderate-income residents of Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, St. Lawrence, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington Counties and the St. Regis Reservation.
HIRING CRITERIA:
Commitment to providing legal services to the poor. Excellent research and writing skills. Ability to work well under stress and time pressure. Prior relevant experience in legal services to the poor, especially law school clinical experience, and the ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Law clerks will be paid $22 per hour. All work performed with Legal Aid will count towards the 50-hour pro bono requirement for admission to the New York State Bar. Law clerks must be willing to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week. Our clerkships are available remotely or in person. We also offer hybrid work options.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Fall clerkships - Accepting applications until filled.
Applications submitted after the posting expires will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Cover Letter (cover letter should state what program(s) and LASNNY office(s) are of interest to applicant), Resume, and Writing Sample are required.
LASNNY is committed to the creation of an inclusive and diverse workplace and providing Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action to all applicants. We strongly encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ individuals, protected veterans, applicants and recipients of public assistance, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:
Below are descriptions of the various programs offered at LASNNY. Please specify which program(s) you are interested in working with and which office(s) you are interested in working with in your cover letter. Law clerks generally gain experience interacting with clients; researching and writing both court documents and client correspondence; attending court appearances, administrative hearings, or other meetings; and exposure to a law firm environment.
Disability Advocacy Program - All Offices
<ul>
<li>DAP advocates represent clients with physical and mental impairments including, but not limited to clients suffering from intellectual limitations, anxiety, depression, HIV, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, musculoskeletal impairments, Crohn's disease, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. DAP advocates review medical, educational, and vocational records to argue if adults and children meet the rules for a finding of disability as defined by the Social Security Administration. DAP law clerks will have the opportunity to perform research and writing for federal court cases, administrative appeals, and administrative hearings. They will also call clients, observe meetings and hearings, and assist attorneys in preparation for hearings.</li>
</ul>
Economic Justice - Albany Office
<ul>
<li>The goal of the Economic Justice staff attorneys is to ensure that low-income residents of our Capital Region community have sufficient income to maintain their housing and the essentials of daily living and that those in need are served by systems that are just, fair, and responsive. Through the legal work of the Economic Justice attorney, households will access and secure the financial support necessary to meet basic human needs (public assistance, including emergency assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, childcare assistance, unemployment insurance benefits, and SSI). Through working with the individuals and families served by this project, the program also identifies and secures changes needed in the delivery of income supports and related human services so that the systems serving low-income residents of the Capital Region respond as the law requires and in a manner that supports and develops human potential. The Economic Justice law clerk will have the opportunity to perform research and writing for fair hearings and administrative appeals as well as possibly assist the attorney with Article 78 appeals. They will also call clients, observe meetings and hearings, and assist the staff attorney in preparing evidence for hearings. Clerk responsibilities will also include but are not limited to calling medical/social services providers; document review and analysis; drafting legal documents and correspondence; and assisting staff attorneys in hearing/trial preparation.</li>
</ul>
Foreclosure Prevention Program - Albany, Amsterdam, or Remote
<ul>
<li>FPP provides legal assistance to low-income homeowners facing foreclosure. In addition to mortgage foreclosures, the FPP also assists eligible homeowners in tax foreclosure proceedings, and post-foreclosure evictions, as well as land contract matters and tenants residing in foreclosed properties. Clerk responsibilities include but are not limited to client contact; legal research and writing; document review and analysis; investigation; drafting legal documents and correspondence; attending client interviews, meetings, and court appearances.</li>
</ul>
Regional Intake - All Offices
<ul>
<li>Regional Intake Attorneys provide Legal advice to clients. They engage with clients, understand their legal issues, and provide essential guidance with empathy and integrity. Each day, they gather case information, conduct legal consultations, and assess client needs, ensuring that no challenge goes unaddressed. They collaborate with a talented team, leveraging innovative approaches to problem-solving. Clerk responsibilities include but are not limited to client interviewing; legal research and writing; document review and analysis; investigation; drafting legal documents and correspondence.</li>
</ul>
Housing - Albany and Saratoga
<ul>
<li>Housing attorneys represent low-income clients who are facing eviction in both city and town/village courts, termination or denial of housing vouchers (Section 8) and denial of emergency assistance by the Department of Social Services. Housing attorneys also occasionally initiate affirmative litigation to force landlords to reverse illegal evictions and/or make necessary repairs. The housing practice also includes representation in public and subsidized housing evictions requesting and pursuing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities under the Fair Housing Act and enforcing the rights of tenants under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The clerk will be involved in drafting pleadings and correspondence, conducting client interviews, and contacting clients, case development and investigation, research and legal assessment, trial and hearing preparation, and accompanying attorneys to court and administrative hearings.</li>
</ul>
Private Attorney Involvement (PAI) - Albany Office
<ul>
<li>The Private Attorney Involvement department provides legal advice and representation to low-income New Yorkers living within LASNNY's sixteen county service area. Clients are assisted through the PAI department by private attorneys, who provide their services on a pro bono basis, with various civil legal needs, including: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy; Consumer Law; Trusts &amp; Estates; Advance Directives; Matrimonial Law; Unemployment Law; Housing Law (Landlord-Tenant, foreclosure); and Name Changes. The law clerk will assist the PAI department with interviewing clients, drafting pleadings in divorce and consumer debt cases, facilitate with the operation of divorce clinics, facilitate with the operation of the Attorney for the Day Program in housing court, researching legal issues, and providing advice. Additionally, the law clerk will have the chance to work with our experienced volunteer attorneys to assist clients.</li>
</ul>

Law Clerk Opportunities Fall 2025 - Albany

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Ready to Make a Difference?
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, a nonprofit civil legal services program, is seeking a Housing Staff Attorney for the Albany office. Legal Aid's mission is to fight for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and for a society that is inclusive and equitable for all. We transform lives, build communities, and empower people by using the law to address individual and systemic wrongs and inequities. Our service area spans sixteen counties, in upstate New York, encompassing six regional offices. This position is based out of the Albany office. For more information about our work, staff, and clients, visit <a href="http://www.lasnny.org" target="_blank">www.lasnny.org</a>.
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.
Minimum Requirements
<ul>
<li>Must be licensed to practice law in NYS or be eligible for admission. Law Graduates will be considered if they have taken the bar exam.</li>
<li>Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to helping low-income and disadvantaged people overcome institutional barriers to employment, safety, housing, and income support and the provision of assertive, compassionate victim sensitive trauma-informed services to victims of domestic violence.</li>
<li>Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and staff, work independently and efficiently, and be able to problem solve and work collaboratively with community partner agency staff.</li>
<li>Training or experience in community lawyering or community organizing, demonstrated strong listening and relationship-building skills, experience, creativity, and willingness to use varied legal and non-legal advocacy tools to advance community-identified initiatives preferred.</li>
<li>Must be willing to travel throughout our service area; a car and a clean valid New York driver's license are required.</li>
<li>Strong computer, administrative, reporting, and data entry skills required.</li>
<li>The ability to speak Spanish or Chinese is a plus.</li>
</ul>
Staff Attorney Essential Duties
<ul>
<li>Provide legal assistance to eligible households at risk of homelessness by preventing evictions, securing mainstream benefits, and making referrals to services that will enhance the household's ability to maintain permanent housing.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with government and nonprofit agencies that provide supportive services, income, shelter, permanent supportive housing, homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing services, and financial assistance, assist the homeless and at-risk residents.</li>
<li>Provide legal assistance in maintaining or securing permanent housing and the income necessary to retain permanent housing. Legal assistance will include eviction defense, asserting protections for tenants and fully utilizing the law to preserve tenancies and keep people safe in housing.</li>
<li>Protect public and subsidized housing tenancies and subsidies, address utility shut-offs or denials of service, and secure emergency assistance, ongoing temporary assistance, and other income support necessary to achieve housing stability.</li>
<li>Provide a full range of legal services, including counsel and advice, referrals, representation in administrative hearings, affirmative and defensive litigation, systemic advocacy, community legal education, outreach and engagement, and community lawyering.</li>
<li>Experts in Emergency Rental Assistance Program or Right to Counsel Program; related data collection.</li>
<li>Requirements and compliance therewith and work collaboratively with other LASNNY housing attorneys/paralegals to maximize access to LASNNY services and address systemic issues that cause homelessness.</li>
<li>The attorneys will also participate in the development and implementation of LASNNY's race equity priority and their professional development plan.</li>
</ul>
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional law office environment and occasionally may require the carrying of regular office supplies. This role requires using standard office equipment and software and remote videoconferencing platforms. Reasonable accommodation may be provided 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 basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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.

Housing Staff Attorney - Albany

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
Law Clerk Opportunities Fall 2025
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) provides effective, free civil legal services and education to and advocacy for people with low income or other barriers to accessing the legal system. We secure basic needs, protect and preserve legal rights, provide equal access to justice, and seek fairness and dignity for all our clients. We have offices in Albany, Amsterdam, Canton, Gloversville, Plattsburgh, and Saratoga Springs to serve low and moderate-income residents of Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, St. Lawrence, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington Counties and the St. Regis Reservation.
HIRING CRITERIA:
Commitment to providing legal services to the poor. Excellent research and writing skills. Ability to work well under stress and time pressure. Prior relevant experience in legal services to the poor, especially law school clinical experience, and the ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Law clerks will be paid $22 per hour. All work performed with Legal Aid will count towards the 50-hour pro bono requirement for admission to the New York State Bar. Law clerks must be willing to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week. Our clerkships are available remotely or in person. We also offer hybrid work options.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Fall clerkships - Accepting applications until filled.
Applications submitted after the posting expires will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Cover Letter (cover letter should state what program(s) and LASNNY office(s) are of interest to applicant), Resume, and Writing Sample are required.
LASNNY is committed to the creation of an inclusive and diverse workplace and providing Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action to all applicants. We strongly encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ individuals, protected veterans, applicants and recipients of public assistance, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:
Below are descriptions of the various programs offered at LASNNY. Please specify which program(s) you are interested in working with and which office(s) you are interested in working with in your cover letter. Law clerks generally gain experience interacting with clients; researching and writing both court documents and client correspondence; attending court appearances, administrative hearings, or other meetings; and exposure to a law firm environment.
Disability Advocacy Program - All Offices
<ul>
<li>DAP advocates represent clients with physical and mental impairments including, but not limited to clients suffering from intellectual limitations, anxiety, depression, HIV, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, musculoskeletal impairments, Crohn's disease, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. DAP advocates review medical, educational, and vocational records to argue if adults and children meet the rules for a finding of disability as defined by the Social Security Administration. DAP law clerks will have the opportunity to perform research and writing for federal court cases, administrative appeals, and administrative hearings. They will also call clients, observe meetings and hearings, and assist attorneys in preparation for hearings.</li>
</ul>
Foreclosure Prevention Program - Albany, Amsterdam, or Remote
<ul>
<li>FPP provides legal assistance to low-income homeowners facing foreclosure. In addition to mortgage foreclosures, the FPP also assists eligible homeowners in tax foreclosure proceedings and post-foreclosure evictions, as well as land contract matters and tenants residing in foreclosed properties. Clerk responsibilities include, but are not limited to, client contact; legal research and writing; document review and analysis; investigation; drafting legal documents and correspondence; and attending client interviews, meetings, and court appearances.</li>
</ul>
Regional Intake - All Offices
<ul>
<li>Regional Intake Attorneys provide Legal advice to clients. They engage with clients, understand their legal issues, and provide essential guidance with empathy and integrity. Each day, they gather case information, conduct legal consultations, and assess client needs, ensuring that no challenge goes unaddressed. They collaborate with a talented team, leveraging innovative approaches to problem-solving. Clerk responsibilities include but are not limited to client interviewing, legal research and writing; document review and analysis; investigation; drafting legal documents and correspondence.</li>
</ul>

Law Clerk Opportunities Fall 2025 - Amsterdam

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Ready to Make a Difference?
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, a nonprofit civil legal services program, is seeking a Disability Advocacy Project Staff Attorney. The Attorney will primarily be responsible for providing legal representation and assistance to clients suffering from intellectual limitations, anxiety, depression, HIV, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, musculoskeletal impairments, Crohn's disease, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Our service area spans sixteen counties, in upstate New York, encompassing six regional offices. This position is based out of our Albany Office. For more information about our work, our staff, and our clients, visit <a href="http://www.lasnny.org" target="_blank">www.lasnny.org</a>
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 dedicated to our mission and will seek justice and fairness for individuals in our community. 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
<ul>
<li>Must be licensed to practice law in NYS or be eligible for admission. Law Graduates will be considered if they have taken the bar exam.</li>
<li>Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and staff, work independently and efficiently, and be able to problem solve and work collaboratively with community partner agency staff.</li>
<li>Training or experience in community lawyering or community organizing, demonstrated strong listening and relationship-building skills, experience, creativity, and willingness to use varied legal and non-legal advocacy tools to advance community-identified initiatives preferred.</li>
<li>Must be willing to travel throughout our service area; a car and a clean valid New York driver's license are required.</li>
<li>Strong computer, administrative, reporting, and data entry skills required.</li>
<li>Multi-lingual, Spanish, or Chinese preferred.</li>
</ul>
Duties and Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Provide legal assistance to clients dealing with intellectual, mental or physical limitations.</li>
<li>Provide legal representation and assistance in Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims and may be assigned cases involving eligibility for public assistance and Medicaid benefits.</li>
<li>Provide a full range of legal services, including counsel and advice, referrals, representation in administrative hearings, affirmative and defensive litigation, systemic advocacy, community legal education, outreach and engagement, and community lawyering.</li>
<li>Participate in training and advocacy initiatives, ensuring your skills and knowledge remain sharp.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with clients while navigating complex legal landscapes, all within a supportive and relaxed company culture that prioritizes empathy and integrity.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with other LASNNY attorneys/paralegals to maximize access to LASNNY services.</li>
</ul>
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional law office environment and occasionally may require the carrying of regular office supplies. This role requires using 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 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. We will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Disability Advocacy Project (DAP) Staff Attorney

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
The Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) is seeking full-time Staff Attorneys to join its Immigration Program, in our Batavia, NY office. This office handles work, under the Office of New Americans (ONA) State contract, at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia. This is a public defender model program where we represent all detained people who are facing deportation and are not otherwise represented. This position will work out of our Batavia, NY office with the ability to work a hybrid remote/in-office schedule after the successful completion of the 3-month introductory period. Office culture values work/life balance with reasonable working hours and discourages weekend work. Generous PTO and benefits.
Duties/Responsibilities: • handle individual caseload and represent clients before DOJ-EOIR, DHS, and BIA defending detained low-income immigrants who are subject to removal for a variety of reasons including criminal convictions, unlawful entry and visa overstays • work collaboratively with Paralegals and Social Workers and act as an additional resource to them • grant/data reporting • special projects/community outreach and education as directed • Local travel to and from the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility is required as well as occasional trips to the Buffalo office. Valid driver's license and regular access to a reliable vehicle are required. • other duties may be assigned
Requirements/Skills - Required: • admitted to practice law (or pending bar admission) • organizational skills to juggle many cases efficiently while also being able to track and report required data about the work in a timely and accurate manner • ability to work cooperatively with fellow staff and supervisors while also being able to work independently • strong oral and written advocacy skills • legal research software proficiency • the desire to want a career in litigation defending detained low-income immigrants
Requirements/Skills - Preferred (not required): • fluency in Spanish or French • one year experience in litigation, preferably in immigration removal proceedings
Those without previous experience but possessing the desire and/or language skills are encouraged to apply.
Salary/Benefits: • Salary range: $69,725 (Year 1) to $92,106.36 (Year 9) based on years of relevant work experience • Yearly raises according to published wage/step scales • Employer-paid benefits including 90% paid health insurance premiums, a Health Reimbursement Arrangement account, long-term disability insurance, life/AD&amp;D insurance, Pension contributions, and an Employee Assistance Program • Other Benefits available through pre-tax employee contributions: Dental insurance, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, transportation account, 403b plan • Loan Forgiveness: ECBAVLP is an eligible employer for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the District Attorney and Indigent Legal Services Attorney Loan Forgiveness program (DALF). • A respectful work environment with a true Work/Life balance
<ul>
<li>18 paid holidays including the time between December 24 and January 1</li>
<li>Accrue 11 vacation days and 2 personal days in year 1</li>
<li>Accrue 15 vacation days and 4 personal days in year 2 (vacation caps at 23 days starting in year 6)</li>
<li>10 sick days each year (5 are frontloaded, 5 are accrued)</li>
<li>Flexible schedules</li>
<li>Ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week (after the successful completion of the 3-month introductory period)</li>
<li>Discourages weekend work, encourages utilizing PTO</li>
<li>Dedication to diversity and inclusion</li>
</ul>
VLP is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply. Employer recruits without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and familial status, domestic violence victim status, disability, military status, or protected veteran status.
For information on VLP, see <a href="http://www.ecbavlp.com" target="_blank">www.ecbavlp.com</a>

Staff Attorney: Immigration Program - Removal Defense

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Ready to Make a Difference?
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, a nonprofit civil legal services program, is seeking an Economic Justice Staff Attorney for the Saratoga office. Legal Aid's mission is to fight for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and for a society that is inclusive and equitable for all. We transform lives, build community, and empower people by using the law to address individual and systemic wrongs and inequities. Our service area spans sixteen counties, in upstate New York, encompassing six regional offices. This position is based out of the Saratoga office. For more information about our work, staff, and clients, visit <a href="http://www.lasnny.org" target="_blank">www.lasnny.org</a>.
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.
About the Role:
Economic Justice Project: The positions are dedicated to ensuring that low-income residents of our capital region community have sufficient income to maintain their housing and the essentials of life and that those in need are served by systems that are just, fair, and responsive. Through the legal work of the staff attorneys, households will access and secure the financial support necessary to meet basic human needs (public assistance, including emergency assistance and temporary housing assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, childcare assistance, unemployment insurance benefits, and SSI). Through working with the individuals and families served by this project, the attorney also will identify, and secure changes needed in the delivery of income support and related human services so that the systems serving low-income residents of the capital region respond as the law requires and in a manner that supports and develops human potential. The attorneys will also participate in place-based advocacy in low-income neighborhoods in cities in the Capital Region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Advise and counsel on a full range of legal services in matters such as public assistance, including emergency assistance and temporary housing assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, childcare assistance, unemployment insurance benefits, and SSI).
· Effectively implement creative strategies for providing legal services, engaging the people served by the initiative, and collaborating with or challenging the service systems that impact the economic lives of low-income community members
· Design, coordinate, and implement of place-based advocacy in low-income neighborhoods in the Capital Region to address community-identified needs and to work with other LASNNY staff to assess and address the legal needs of their clients.
· Conduct client intake and provide counsel on a broad spectrum of legal services to the low-income residents of these neighborhoods.
· Host legal education workshops, and ask lawyer appointments.
· Facilitate the development and distribution of legal information, self-help information, and tools, advocate training, and technical assistance.
· Provide legal support for groups and organizing efforts, community agency staff, and advocates.
· Host effective community legal education including clinics and Know Your Rights events.
Skills and Education Requirements:
· JD from an accredited law school.
· Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to helping consumers address individual and systemic problems related to economic security and stability by providing high-quality legal services to low-income clients.
· Ability to identify and address systemic legal problems.
· Ability to work collaboratively with other LASNNY staff.
· Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.
· Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
· Ability to handle high volume caseload and work off-site.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Proficient computer skills.
· Reliable transportation. Occasional travel required.
· Ability to communicate in Spanish, preferred.
· Current NY Bar admission in good standing.
Work Environment:
This position operates in a professional law office environment and occasionally may require the carrying of regular office supplies. This role requires using standard office equipment and software and remote videoconferencing platforms. Reasonable accommodation may be provided 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 basis protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.

Economic Justice Staff Attorney - Saratoga Office

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
Law Clerk Opportunities Fall 2025
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) provides effective, free civil legal services and education to and advocacy for people with low income or other barriers to accessing the legal system. We secure basic needs, protect and preserve legal rights, provide equal access to justice, and seek fairness and dignity for all our clients. We have offices in Albany, Amsterdam, Canton, Gloversville, Plattsburgh, and Saratoga Springs to serve low and moderate-income residents of Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, St. Lawrence, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington Counties and the St. Regis Reservation.
HIRING CRITERIA:
Commitment to providing legal services to the poor. Excellent research and writing skills. Ability to work well under stress and time pressure. Prior relevant experience in legal services to the poor, especially law school clinical experience, and the ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Law clerks will be paid $22 per hour. All work performed with Legal Aid will count towards the 50-hour pro bono requirement for admission to the New York State Bar. Law clerks must be willing to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week. Our clerkships are available remotely or in person. We also offer hybrid work options.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Fall clerkships - Accepting applications until filled.
Applications submitted after the posting expires will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Cover Letter (cover letter should state what program(s) and LASNNY office(s) are of interest to applicant), Resume, and Writing Sample are required.
LASNNY is committed to the creation of an inclusive and diverse workplace and providing Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action to all applicants. We strongly encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ individuals, protected veterans, applicants and recipients of public assistance, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:
Below are descriptions of the various programs offered at LASNNY. Please specify which program(s) you are interested in working with and which office(s) you are interested in working with in your cover letter. Law clerks generally gain experience interacting with clients; researching and writing both court documents and client correspondence; attending court appearances, administrative hearings, or other meetings; and exposure to a law firm environment.
Disability Advocacy Program - All Offices
<ul>
<li>DAP advocates represent clients with physical and mental impairments including, but not limited to clients suffering from intellectual limitations, anxiety, depression, HIV, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, musculoskeletal impairments, Crohn's disease, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. DAP advocates review medical, educational, and vocational records to argue if adults and children meet the rules for a finding of disability as defined by the Social Security Administration. DAP law clerks will have the opportunity to perform research and writing for federal court cases, administrative appeals, and administrative hearings. They will also call clients, observe meetings and hearings, and assist attorneys in preparation for hearings.</li>
</ul>
Regional Intake - All Offices
<ul>
<li>Regional Intake Attorneys provide Legal advice to clients. They engage with clients, understand their legal issues, and provide essential guidance with empathy and integrity. Each day, they gather case information, conduct legal consultations, and assess client needs, ensuring that no challenge goes unaddressed. They collaborate with a talented team, leveraging innovative approaches to problem-solving. Clerk responsibilities include but are not limited to client interviewing, legal research and writing; document review and analysis; investigation; drafting legal documents and correspondence.</li>
</ul>
Housing - Albany and Saratoga
<ul>
<li>Housing attorneys represent low-income clients who are facing eviction in both city and town/village courts, termination or denial of housing vouchers (Section 8), and denial of emergency assistance by the Department of Social Services. Housing attorneys also occasionally initiate affirmative litigation to force landlords to reverse illegal evictions and/or make necessary repairs. The housing practice also includes representation in public and subsidized housing evictions, requesting and pursuing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities under the Fair Housing Act, and enforcing the rights of tenants under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The clerk will be involved in drafting pleadings and correspondence, conducting client interviews, and contacting clients, case development and investigation, research and legal assessment, trial and hearing preparation, and accompanying attorneys to court and administrative hearings.</li>
</ul>

Law Clerk Opportunities Fall 2025 - Saratoga Springs

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: $95k-$115k 
Matrimonial Attorney
Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.
We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm and looking to increase its talented ranks of Attorneys by adding an Associate Attorney with a demonstrated interest and experience of 1-3 years to join our growing Matrimonial Department.
Successful Candidate
We are seeking an associate who is a self-starter, who has a strong work ethic and organizational skills, both of which are essential for this position. You must have excellent oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and be personable with clients, court staff, adversaries and witnesses. You must be true team-player genuinely interested in working in a supportive, collaborative environment.
The associates job responsibilities will include preparation of pleadings, motions, settlement agreements and/or stipulations of settlement and briefs, as needed, and assisting with preparations for depositions and trials. The associate will also be expect to appear in Court, in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, and the boroughs of New York City, and will be responsible for assisting with cases at every stage of the litigation cycle, as well as client communications, reviewing new files for coverage and collaborating with the senior attorneys to develop a cost-effective litigation strategy. The associate must be prepared to organize and track case statuses and assist with or handle pre-trial court appearances and general day-to-day aspects of client matters. The associates role will be to zealously represent clients in divorce, custody, child support and other family matters brought in Supreme Court or Family Court, and any concurrent matters. Knowledge of Supreme Court and Family Court procedures is necessary; we are particularly interested in a candidate who previously worked in a family/divorce clinic in law school or internship/clerkship with Judges in the field.
What you will need to have:
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<li>Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school.</li>
<li>Superb writing skills.</li>
<li>NY Bar admittance required.</li>
<li>Great organization and multitasking skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to be flexible and prioritize work tasks in an effective manner.</li>
<li>Collaborative skills with a can-do attitude, balanced with the ability to gracefully communicate with clients.</li>
<li>Comfort working with all levels of business professionals, including senior management and all colleagues at other departments in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Proficiency in: MS Office, Excel and Outlook (required), Litify or similar case management platform (a plus).</li>
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Salary Range: $95k-$115k 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, PTO and Life Insurance.
This position is based out of Lake Success, NY

Matrimonial Attorney

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Job DescriptionSalary: $60k-$75k 
Elder Law and Estate Planning Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.
We are a prominent Lake Success Law Firm seeking a Paralegal for its growing Elder Law and Estate Planning Practice. The successful candidate will have minimally 5 years of experience as a Medicaid and/or Estate Planning Paralegal.
Successful Candidate
A self-starter with a strong work ethic and organizational skills are essential for this position. Must have good oral communication and analytical skills. The ability to communicate and be personable with clients, adversaries, witnesses is paramount; must be true team player genuinely interested in working in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
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<li>Manage a Medicaid caseload.</li>
<li>Directly communicate with clients, social workers, hospitals, and nursing homes to gather relevant information for case files.</li>
<li>Organize and maintain case files and documents using document management systems.</li>
<li>Prepare and submit community and institutional Medicaid applications to the Department of Social Services, including any supplementary documentation required.</li>
<li>Prepare and submit Joinder Agreements for Pooled Trust Companies</li>
<li>Track Medicaid applications and provide status updates to clients.</li>
<li>Timely respond to inquiries from clients and the Department of Social Services.</li>
<li>Create asset spreadsheets and track asset transfers.</li>
<li>Prepare and organize client files for estate planning document executions.</li>
<li>Follow up for signed estate planning documents.</li>
<li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.</li>
</ul>
What you will need to have:
<ul>
<li>5-10 years of experience as a Medicaid and/or Estate Planning Paralegal</li>
<li>Great organization and multitasking skills relating to document review, legal administrative procedures, phone etiquette.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to be flexible and prioritize work tasks in an effective manner.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Familiarity and proficiency with document management systems</li>
<li>Collaborative with a can-do attitude</li>
<li>Comfortable working with all levels of business professionals, including senior management and all colleagues at other departments in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook</li>
</ul>
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Salary Range: $60k-$75k
Benefits: Medical, Dental 401K
This position is based out of Lake Success, NY

Elder Law and Estate Planning Paralegal/Legal Assistant

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Job Description
About VLP: The Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc. (VLP) is a not-for-profit corporation that provides free civil legal services to low-income people and small non-profit groups in a variety of legal matters including but not limited to detained and non-detained immigration, family law, eviction defense, matrimonial matters, consumer matters, estates, and end of life planning. Intern with VLP and help give a voice to those who are not heard!
Benefits of Interning with VLP:
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<li>Direct Client Interaction</li>
<li>Court Observation</li>
<li>Parking stipend</li>
<li>Development of Writing Sample</li>
<li>Opportunity to Network with Local Attorneys</li>
<li>In-House Training, Supervision, and Mentorship</li>
<li>Potential for Court Appearances with Student Practice Order (for qualified law students)</li>
<li>Complimentary Attendance at VLP-Sponsored Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programs</li>
<li>Monetary Stipend (for qualified law students; Limited to certain programs) </li>
<li>Commitment Letters for Those Seeking Alternate Sources of Funding for Positions at VLP</li>
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Minimum Qualifications: Current student or recent graduate.
**NOTE** If you are interested in applying to more than one internship, please apply to your first choice. You will have an opportunity to select alternative internships during the application process. 
DETAINED IMMIGRATION PROGRAM LAW STUDENT INTERNSHIP
Location: 45 Ellicott Street Suite 1 Batavia, NY 14020
Qualifications: Current law student. Access to a reliable vehicle is required. A strong desire to work with detained non-citizens in removal proceedings is required. Some background in immigration law is preferred. Fluency in Spanish or French is a plus.
Description: The law student will be involved in interviewing detained clients and screening them for relief at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, NY. The student will also engage in legal research, gathering evidence, and country conditions research. The student will be offered the chance to observe and participate in an Immigration Court hearing.

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