Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney

The candidate will maintain a caseload and be responsible for litigation and counseling clients, identify systematic problems that affect clients’ needs, and collaborate with other staff and community partners on holistic service delivery. Working relationships are established with the MLP, other units at NLS, medical partner, as well as other community partners. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Program Director. Graduation from an accredited law school, membership in New York State Bar or pending admission. Legal services background and previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities and victims of domestic violence is preferred. Applicants are expected to have knowledge of legal principles of civil practice, strong personal work ethic, interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team, ability to organize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision, effective communication, and cultural competency to work with clients challenged by poverty across the spectrum of diversity.

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Neighborhood Legal Services
Main-Seneca Bldg 237 Main St. , Suite 400
Buffalo
New York
United States 14203
Website : http://www.nls.org/