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About the Role
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) seeks a Staff Attorney for its LSV-H program to provide legal advocacy to veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them overcome legal barriers to stable housing.
Responsibilities
- Represent veterans in housing matters, including eviction defense, landlord disputes, and disability accommodations.
- Advocate in consumer protection cases, such as debt collection, predatory lending, and bankruptcy.
- Handle family law matters, including custody, support, and divorce.
- Pursue military justice solutions, such as discharge upgrades and record corrections.
- Assist with VA benefits and public benefits, including disability, healthcare, GI Bill, Social Security, and SNAP.
- Support veterans experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence.
- Collaborate with VA medical centers, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), and community partners.
- Maintain federal grant compliance.
- Participate in community outreach and legal education initiatives.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school.
- NYS Bar admission or eligibility.
- 2-3 years of legal experience, preferably in civil litigation, veterans law, or public benefits.
- Strong advocacy, research, and case management skills.
- Commitment to serving veterans and understanding military culture.
- Willingness to travel regionally and work occasional evenings/weekends.
- Submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, three references, and a 5-10-page writing sample.
Skills
- Civil litigation
- Veterans law
- Public benefits law
- Advocacy
- Research
- Case management
- Housing law
- Benefits law
- VA systems knowledge
- Trauma-informed legal services
Location
- Albany, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 2-3 years of legal experience
Education Level
- JD from an accredited law school
- NYS Bar admission
About the Company
- LASNNY provides legal aid across sixteen counties in upstate New York, focusing on fairness, dignity, and equity for vulnerable populations.
- The LSV-H grant program specifically targets veteran homelessness through civil legal services.
- LASNNY is committed to addressing the unique needs of women veterans.
Equal Opportunity
- LASNNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Veterans and candidates of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
- We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including veterans, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others who would contribute to our organizational diversity.
- We ensure all qualified individuals, including veterans with disabilities, can fully participate in our hiring process.