Supervising Attorney, Domestic Violence (DV) at National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Date: 5 hours ago
City: Utica, NY
Salary:
$97,286
-
$124,383
per year
Contract type: Full time
Position Description
POSITION TITLE Supervising Attorney
PRACTICE AREA/DEPARTMENT Domestic Violence (DV)
OFFICE LOCATION Utica, NY | Syracuse, NY | Binghamton, NY | Oswego, NY | Oneonta, NY | Watertown, NY
HOURS 35 hours per week
SALARY RANGE $97,286 - $124,383 (DOE)
SUPERVISOR Deputy Director of Litigation Services
POSTING DATE February 26, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE Until Position is filled
About
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (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. Our staff provides services in the following, thirteen counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego. In addition, our Agricultural Worker Program services the entire New York State. Visit us at www.lasmny.org
MISSION STATEMENT
LASMNY’s mission is to provide free legal assistance to low-income people facing civil legal problems that impact the basic needs of life. Through legal advice, emergency legal services and legal representation, we help low-income people stabilize their finances, protect themselves and their children from domestic violence, obtain access to healthcare, avoid homelessness as a result of wrongful evictions, protect the family home from foreclosure and increase household income. We also target specific vulnerable populations with our services, such as senior citizens, victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans.
Job Summary
The Supervising Attorney, under the Managing Attorney of the office, provides leadership and supervision in supplying comprehensive legal services to eligible clients. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of how civil legal issues affecting low-income communities intersect with social and economic justice.
Benefits
LASMNY offers a generous benefit package with a focus on work-life balance to promote a healthier work-life balance leading to higher productivity, creativity and overall well-being. Most benefits available date of hire. Medical, Vision, Dental, Medical Waiver Program (if eligible), Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Accounts, 403(b) plan, Employer Contributing 5% to SEP/IRA account, Mileage Reimbursement, Professional Development, CLE Registration Fees, Attorney Registration Fees, Local & NYS Bar Dues, Vacation, AFLAC, Sick, Personal, Parenthood Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Study Leave, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Relocation Assistance, Parking, Loan Repayment/Public Service Loan Forgiveness and (18) paid Holidays.
LASMNY’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Vision Statement
LASMNY is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our differences fuel excellence and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice.
POSITION TITLE Supervising Attorney
PRACTICE AREA/DEPARTMENT Domestic Violence (DV)
OFFICE LOCATION Utica, NY | Syracuse, NY | Binghamton, NY | Oswego, NY | Oneonta, NY | Watertown, NY
HOURS 35 hours per week
SALARY RANGE $97,286 - $124,383 (DOE)
SUPERVISOR Deputy Director of Litigation Services
POSTING DATE February 26, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE Until Position is filled
About
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (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. Our staff provides services in the following, thirteen counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego. In addition, our Agricultural Worker Program services the entire New York State. Visit us at www.lasmny.org
MISSION STATEMENT
LASMNY’s mission is to provide free legal assistance to low-income people facing civil legal problems that impact the basic needs of life. Through legal advice, emergency legal services and legal representation, we help low-income people stabilize their finances, protect themselves and their children from domestic violence, obtain access to healthcare, avoid homelessness as a result of wrongful evictions, protect the family home from foreclosure and increase household income. We also target specific vulnerable populations with our services, such as senior citizens, victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans.
Job Summary
The Supervising Attorney, under the Managing Attorney of the office, provides leadership and supervision in supplying comprehensive legal services to eligible clients. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of how civil legal issues affecting low-income communities intersect with social and economic justice.
Benefits
LASMNY offers a generous benefit package with a focus on work-life balance to promote a healthier work-life balance leading to higher productivity, creativity and overall well-being. Most benefits available date of hire. Medical, Vision, Dental, Medical Waiver Program (if eligible), Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Accounts, 403(b) plan, Employer Contributing 5% to SEP/IRA account, Mileage Reimbursement, Professional Development, CLE Registration Fees, Attorney Registration Fees, Local & NYS Bar Dues, Vacation, AFLAC, Sick, Personal, Parenthood Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Study Leave, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Relocation Assistance, Parking, Loan Repayment/Public Service Loan Forgiveness and (18) paid Holidays.
LASMNY’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Vision Statement
LASMNY is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our differences fuel excellence and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice.
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