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About the Role
The Access to Justice Project is a partnership between LawNY® and AmeriCorps, seeking to address the legal needs of low-income clients by expanding legal assistance and helping them access the legal system for critical needs. Members also recruit and support community volunteers and enhance collaboration with human services agencies.
Responsibilities
- Provide intake and screening services for income-eligible persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems.
- Conduct outreach to underserved populations.
- Recruit and support community volunteers.
- Enhance collaboration with local human services agencies.
Requirements
- Must live within commutable distance to the specified office.
- Must have at least two years of college or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience working with clients with low income is preferred but not required.
Location
- Ithaca, NY
Work Type
- 1 year Term
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year contract (1,700 hours)
Education Level
- At least two years of college or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $2,000 Monthly
Benefits
- Living allowance of $2,000 Monthly
- Potential eligibility for aid in obtaining basic health coverage
- Potential eligibility for housing and food assistance
- Potential eligibility for an educational award
- Potential eligibility for childcare expenses
- Potential eligibility for deferment of student loans
- Provision of necessary hardware to support the role
About the Company
- LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC.® (LawNY®) is a provider of legal services.
- AmeriCorps is America’s most preeminent volunteer service program.
Equal Opportunity
- LawNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.
- If accommodations are required for the interview, onboarding, or day-to-day work, please notify accommodationrequest@lawny.org.