Company name
Neighborhood Legal Services
Experience
1 yrs required
Location
Buffalo, NY, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Legal
Posted on
Dec 07, 2022
Profile
Staff Attorney
The candidate will maintain a caseload and be responsible for litigation and counseling clients in divorce, custody, child and spousal support, and domestic violence cases. In addition to direct representation, the Attorney will 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 Family Unit and other units at NLS as well as community partners. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Unit Supervising Attorney. 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.
How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to hr@nls.org and reference the Family Attorney position in the subject line. References and a writing sample will be requested after an interview.
Company info
Neighborhood Legal Services
Main-Seneca Bldg 237 Main St. , Suite 400
Buffalo
New York
United States 14203
Website : http://www.nls.org/