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About the Role

The Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) is seeking a full-time Family Law Staff Attorney for its Buffalo, NY office. This role will manage a caseload of family law and matrimonial cases, staff Family Court Help Desks, and perform other assigned duties. VLP is a civil legal services program focused on direct representation by staff and pro bono attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Provide full representation, brief service, and advice and counsel for clients seeking assistance on family law and matrimonial matters including divorce, custody, visitation, paternity, child support, adoption, family offense proceedings, and Article 17A guardianships.
• Maintain a special focus on providing representation for victims of crime, domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking.
• Represent and counsel clients with cases in IDV Court.
• Staff the Family Court Help Desks.
• Work collaboratively with Paralegals and other staff.
• Prepare cases for referral to Pro Bono attorneys.
• May require some travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in New York State.
• 3-5 years of experience in civil matters.
• NYS valid driver's license required.
• Regular access to a vehicle required.
• Must submit a resume and cover letter explaining interest in the position.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to problem solve and see complex tasks through to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible in a fast-paced, high-volume office.
• Proficiency in using and maintaining an electronic case management system (Legal Server).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Experience with case management systems (especially Legal Server) and databases is preferred.

Location

• Buffalo, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid remote/in-office schedule after 90-day introductory period

Experience Level

• 3-5 years of experience in civil matters

Education Level

• Admitted to practice law in New York State

Salary/Compensations

• $72,570.00 to $77,512.00

Benefits

• 90% employer paid health insurance premiums
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement account
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision insurance (pre-tax employee contribution)
• Dental insurance (pre-tax employee contribution)
• FSA (pre-tax employee contribution)
• Dependent Care FSA (pre-tax employee contribution)
• Transportation account (pre-tax employee contribution)
• 403b plan (pre-tax employee contribution)
• Notary application and renewal fees covered
• Attorney registration fees covered (if applicable)
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Eligible for District Attorney and Indigent Legal Services Attorney Loan Forgiveness program (DALF)
• 18 paid holidays (including Dec 24th - Jan 1st)
• 11 vacation days and 2 personal days in year one
• 15 vacation days and 4 personal days in year 2 (vacation caps at 23 days starting in year 6)
• 10 sick days each year
• 2 Sunshine Days (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Flexible schedule
• Discourages weekend work
• Encourages utilizing PTO

About the Company

• The Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) is a mixed-model civil legal services program.
• VLP coordinates direct representation by pro bono attorneys and by staff attorneys in its Buffalo and Batavia offices.
• The Buffalo office handles a wide variety of civil legal services, focusing on involving pro bono lawyers.
• The Batavia office provides immigration representation to individuals detained in the Federal Detention Facility.
• VLP is dedicated to diversity and inclusion.
• VLP offers a respectful work environment with a true work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.