legal aid attorney

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

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 Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and partnerships with our client communities.
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 CLA seeks a housing attorney to work in its Springfield office. The attorney will represent tenants in eviction cases, assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs, and handle other housing-related matters. The attorney will regularly participate in a Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program. The attorney will have significant client contact and will engage in community outreach and education.
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 COMPENSATION: The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience to a maximum of $109,000. CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer-paid contribution; low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents; malpractice insurance; paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays); loan repayment assistance; and relocation stipend. CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
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 Please submit cover letter and resume to avaughan@cla-ma.org or mail to Alicia Vaughan, Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
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 CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
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LEGAL AID STAFF ATTORNEY: HOUSING

Legal Aid of Nebraska

<p><b>Location:</b> Legal Aid office location (significant statewide travel required)</p><p>Legal Aid of Nebraska (LAN) seeks an experienced and mission-driven attorney to serve as <b>Managing Attorney</b> <b>for its Agricultural Workers Rights Program</b>. This leadership role combines strategic oversight, staff supervision, and direct legal advocacy on behalf of migrant and agricultural workers across Nebraska.</p><p>The Managing Attorney is responsible for overseeing the operations and activities of a local Legal Aid of Nebraska office while ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services to low-income Nebraskans. This position provides both strategic and day-to-day leadership, fostering strong staff performance, community partnerships, and positive client outcomes. The Managing Attorney serves as a key representative of Legal Aid of Nebraska within the judiciary, legal community, client communities, and with partner organizations statewide.</p><p>In addition to management responsibilities, the Managing Attorney maintains a limited caseload and provides direct legal services to migrant and agricultural workers. Legal work includes providing information, advice, and representation in civil legal matters such as wage and employment disputes, housing issues, public benefits, and other state and federal protections impacting agricultural workers.</p><p><b>Key Areas of Practice Include:</b></p><ul><li>Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)</li><li>Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA)</li><li>H-2A agricultural worker visa program regulations</li><li>Title VII harassment and discrimination claims</li><li>TN visa program regulations</li><li>Wage claims and employment law matters</li><li>Housing and public benefits issues</li><li>Other applicable state and federal laws</li></ul><p><b>Essential Functions:</b></p><ul><li>Provide information, advice, and representation to migrant and agricultural workers in civil legal matters.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and support attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.</li><li>Oversee office operations and ensure compliance with LAN policies, procedures, and program requirements.</li><li>Maintain a limited active caseload, including trial and appellate litigation.</li><li>Review closed cases for legal quality and compliance.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with client communities and partner organizations.</li><li>Collaborate with community agencies and participate in outreach and education efforts.</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and legal analyses.</li><li>Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, colleagues, partners, and the public.</li><li>Participate in trainings, meetings, task forces, seminars, and conferences as requested.</li><li>Utilize LAN&rsquo;s case management and office systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PIKA.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations and recordkeeping requirements.</li><li>Support and advance LAN&rsquo;s mission, goals, and strategic priorities, including empowering clients toward self-sufficiency.</li></ul><p><b>Basic Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.</li><li>Admission to practice law in the State of Nebraska and in good standing with the Nebraska Bar Association.</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the state.</li><li>Three to five years of legal experience, including substantial civil litigation and appellate experience.</li><li>Admission to practice before relevant federal courts, or eligibility for admission.</li><li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license and access to reliable transportation for court appearances and outreach.</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Prior experience with a legal aid organization or poverty law practice.</li><li>Experience supervising, mentoring, or training attorneys and staff.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in legal analysis and advocacy.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Proficiency in legal research, case development, and motion practice.</li><li>Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or another language commonly spoken by LAN&rsquo;s client populations.</li><li>Familiarity with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) compliance and reporting requirements.</li></ul><p><b>Physical Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Primarily office-based work in standard office conditions, with travel required for court appearances, outreach, and meetings.</li></ul><p><b>Benefits Offered:</b></p><p>Legal Aid of Nebraska offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:</p><ul><li>Eligibility for student loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs</li><li>15 paid holidays</li><li>Generous vacation and sick leave</li><li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage</li><li>Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance</li><li>Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Wellness benefit, including reimbursement for gym or health club memberships</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training opportunities</li></ul><p><b>Legal Aid of Nebraska is an equal opportunity employer.</b></p><p><b>To view all of our opportunities go to LegalAidofNebraska.org.</b></p><p>Pay: From $70,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Loan forgiveness</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Omaha, NE 68102</p>

Managing Attorney

ATLANTA LEGAL AID SOCIETY

<div><div><b>Clayton County Staff Attorney</b><br>
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Atlanta Legal Aid Society </b>(&ldquo;Legal Aid&rdquo;) seeks a <b>Staff Attorney</b> for its <b>Clayton County Office</b>. The Clayton County office is located on Adamson Parkway in Morrow, Georgia, just east of I-85 South, 12 miles from downtown Atlanta. The staff currently consists of a managing attorney, 5 full-time attorneys, a navigator, and 5 support staff. Attorneys in the Clayton office represent low-income persons in Clayton County in a wide variety of civil law matters, including housing, family law, public benefits, consumer issues, and education law, through community education, brief service, advice and referral, transactional work, negotiation, mediation, and litigation.</div><div><br>
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Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and a minimum of <b>3 years </b>of litigation experience in family law are strongly preferred.</li><li>
Experience in other civil areas, including housing or consumer law (preferred).</li><li>
Applicants must possess excellent legal writing skills, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Applicants must have the ability to work effectively in both team and individual settings, adaptability, and an appreciation for diversity.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to public service and prior work with low-income people is highly valued.</li><li>
Proficiency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is highly valued.</li></ul><div><br>
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Salary and Benefits</b>:</div><ul><li>
The salary is $65,350, but will vary depending on work experience. Salaries are reviewed and adjusted annually, depending on funding.</li><li>
Generous fringe benefits, including 16 paid holidays in 2026, 6 weeks of paid time off (accruing at 2.5 days per month) in the first two years, and 6 weeks of parental leave (12 weeks after one year)</li><li>
Individual health insurance, including optional dental and vision coverage, with partial payment for dependent health insurance</li><li>
Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance</li><li>
Salary reduction option for a flexible spending account</li><li>
Educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after a set off of other loan reimbursement amounts)</li><li>
Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with 3% match</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Application Requirements</b>: Submit a letter of interest, resume, writing sample (advice letter, legal memorandum or brief), official law school transcript (a copy is acceptable pending your order of an official transcript), and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references (preferably individuals who have supervised or managed your work) as one (1) PDF using our online application system at atlantalegalaid.org/jobs. Only applications with all of the requested documents will be considered for an interview.</div><div></div><div><br>
Your application will be acknowledged. No phone calls, please. For assistance with technical difficulties in submitting your application, please email career@atlantalegalaid.org.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Legal Aid considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status</b>.</div></div>

Clayton County Staff Attorney

Inner City Law Center

<div><div><div><div><p><b>Staff Attorney</b></p>
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<div><p>Inner City Law Center is hiring talented, dynamic lawyers to help end homelessness in Los Angeles. We are a nonprofit poverty-law firm located in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles. Founded on the fundamental principle that every person should always be treated with dignity and respect, ICLC&rsquo;s 75+ attorneys fight for housing justice for low-income tenants, working-poor families, people experiencing homelessness, people living with HIV/AIDS, people with disabilities, and homeless veterans.</p>
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<div><p>For each of our clients, we ask, &ldquo;What is the pathway to long-term stable housing?&rdquo; Answering that question usually leads to legal representation that either directly addresses a housing challenge (e.g., defending an eviction or suing a slumlord) or that bolsters our client&rsquo;s financial situation and enables them to better afford housing (e.g., connecting a client with VA or Social Security benefits).
</p></div><div><p>ICLC seeks attorneys who:</p>
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<div><ul><li>Keep families in their homes by defending low-income tenants facing eviction. This work involves fast-paced litigation in state court, including pleadings, discovery, motions, settlement negotiations, and trials.</li>
<li>Connect people living with disabilities with public benefits. This work involves assisting individuals who are experiencing homelessness gain access to critical social security and other disability benefits by either providing technical assistance, training, and other support, or by representing clients in disability establishment hearings and appeals.</li>
<li>Connect homeless veterans with VA benefits. This work involves helping homeless veterans with disabilities upgrade their military discharge status and navigate a complex VA benefits system.</li>
<li>Sue slumlords, forcing them to fix up their buildings and pay damages to tenants. This work involves complex civil litigation in state court, including pleadings, discovery, motions, settlement negotiations, and trials.</li>
<li>Remove other legal barriers to housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness. This work involves addressing whatever other legal barriers might exist to housing stability for our clients, including clearing citations and tickets, expunging criminal records, addressing reasonable accommodation issues, tackling credit/debt issues, and helping clients obtain identification documents or public benefits.</li>
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</div><div><p><b>Hiring Criteria:</b> Commitment to ICLC&rsquo;s mission and values. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong work ethic. Excellent negotiation skills. Organized, innovative, and solution oriented. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills. Ability to assume responsibility quickly and work independently and as part of a team. Ability to use good judgment, multitask, and meet short-notice deadlines. Ability to interact with a wide range of people in a kind, appropriate, client-centered manner. Membership in the California Bar is required&mdash;unless you are eligible to practice as a Registered Legal Aid Attorney under Rule 9.45 of the California Rules of Court. Must have a reliable form of transportation.
</p></div><div><p><b>Compensation: </b>We are seeking attorneys at all levels of experience. Salary ranges from $78,000 to $105,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. ICLC has a hybrid work environment. This position will serve a nine-month probationary period.</p>
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<div><p><b>How to Apply: </b>Cover letters and resumes are reviewed upon receipt and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please upload your resume and a cover letter detailing interest in the position directly at www.innercitylaw.org/join-our-team.</p></div><br>
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</div><p></p><div><p><i>Inner City Law Center is committed to having a diverse staff and an equitable and inclusive workplace. To read our full DEI Statement, please click </i><i>here</i><i>.</i></p>
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<div><p><i>ICLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, marital status, or medical condition. All qualified applicants with criminal histories shall be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.</i></p>
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</div><div><p><i>To keep our staff and clients safe, ICLC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and undergo TB testing upon hire.</i></p></div></div></div><div></div>

Staff Attorney

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

<div><p>Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing legal assistance and advocacy for low-income individuals and families. We work to ensure access to justice and fair treatment in the areas of housing, consumer rights, family law, and other essential legal services.</p><p></p><p><br>
JALA seeks a Florida-licensed attorney to provide civil legal services regarding consumer and housing matters. This is a full-time position <b><i>based in JALA&rsquo;s Clay County Office located in Green Cove Springs</i></b>; and mainly serving Clay County residents.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
What you get when you come to JALA</b></p><p>
JALA is the premier litigation legal aid firm in the Southeastern United States. We are mission-driven, and our team makes a difference in our community. As a JALA employee, you can expect immediate hands-on experience interviewing and counseling clients as well as litigating cases in Federal and State courts. Staff are expected to take on challenging cases for our at-risk clients while being mentored and supported in taking on such cases. While there is a premium placed on initiative and self-motivation, you can expect to be supervised by lawyers who are recognized as subject matter experts in their field (JALA is the only law firm in Florida with <i>three</i> Florida Bar Consumer Protection Lawyers of the Year on staff, for example) Our lawyers and paralegals regularly serve on local and statewide committees, and our lawyers have gone on to become hearing officers, magistrates, judges and administrative law judges.</p><p></p><p><br>
In addition to the opportunity to litigate early, our lawyers and staff are trusted as professionals; we have adopted a hybrid work environment (although not all positions are able to work remotely). Regardless of what others may prefer, we embrace diversity and inclusion as a way to ensure we are the most prepared to offer the best and highest level of representation for clients, as this is what they deserve from us.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Salary/Benefits</b></p><p>
Salary commensurate with experience. Sign-on bonus. Benefits package include, but are not limited to, hybrid work model, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, 401(k) (match 100% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation), generous leave policy (13 paid holidays plus 22 personal leave days in first year, one-month sabbatical every four years), and membership in Access Perks, a private discount network.</p><p></p><p><br>
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p><b>
Compensation:</b><p>
$70,000 yearly minimum</p><b>
Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>
Embrace and support JALA&rsquo;s mission, standards, policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines.</li><li>
Maintain a full-time caseload commensurate with abilities in order to provide full and effective legal representation and advocacy in both consumer law and housing law matters.</li><li>
Develop and maintain specialized knowledge in consumer and housing matters, particularly landlord-tenant and homelessness prevention.</li><li>
Provides legal services to low-income clients and client groups regarding these matters, including initial interview, advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy.</li><li>
Interacts respectfully with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, with an awareness of the importance of cultural competence and humility.</li><li>
Collaborates with JALA colleagues, human services providers, non-profit organizations, and community groups, as well as the courts, administrative tribunals, and the private bar to address legal problems within our community, including providing community legal education.</li><li>
Cooperates in all grant reporting requirements, program reporting, timekeeping, file maintenance, case closing, and compliance review.</li><li>
Maintains a high level of professional competence through attendance of training sessions, seminars, and conferences, and individual efforts to keep abreast of current developments in the area of poverty law and the application of an equity lens to client service.</li><li>
Direct and monitor activities of paralegals, legal assistants, and/or volunteers.</li><li>
Perform other duties and projects as needed to support JALA&rsquo;s mission.</li></ul><b>
Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
Member in good standing of The Florida Bar.</li><li>
Civil trial practice experience in a law school clinical setting and/or law firm.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.</li><li>
Ability to effectively engage a diverse constituency of individuals and community stakeholders.</li><li>
Demonstrate resourcefulness and ability to take initiative in development and completion of projects.</li><li>
Computer literate includes proficiency in Google and Microsoft applications.</li></ul><b>
About Company</b><p><br>
The mission of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. is to provide high-quality legal assistance to low-income and special needs groups, to empower them to accomplish energetic and affirmative advocacy, all to alleviate the circumstances, incidents, and causes of poverty and discrimination.</p><p>
Developed during the Great Depression and subsequent recession of 1937, the organization that has become Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. JALA was born when a group of Jacksonville Bar attorneys banded together to provide legal services to those in need.</p><p>
Called different names over the years, including Duval County Legal Aid Association, it was officially named Jacksonville Area Legal Aid in 1973. The organization achieved 501(c)3 status in 1976. JALA now serves 17 counties of North Florida, including Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, and Union.</p></div>

Iowa State University

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Title:
</b></h2>Student Legal Services Attorney
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Group:
</b></h2>Professional &amp; Scientific
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Minimum Qualifications:
</b></h2>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and 5 years of related experience
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Special Required Qualifications
</b></h2>Juris Doctor, License to practice law in the State of Iowa
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Qualifications:
</b></h2>Experience in student legal services, legal aid, or public defense.
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Experience with landlord/tenant law, misdemeanor defense, family law, or consumer protection.
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Demonstrated legal research, legal writing, and courtroom skills.
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description:
</b></h2><p>Do you want to make a real impact by helping college students navigate legal challenges and succeed academically? Looking for a role that offers excellent work-life balance without sacrificing meaningful work?
</p><p></p><p>If so, Student Legal Services within the Dean of Students office is looking for a Student Legal Services Attorney to join their team!
</p><p></p><p>The Student Legal Services Attorney provides legal advice, consultation, and limited representation to Iowa State University students in civil and criminal matters permitted by the Student Legal Services operational plan. The attorney provides outreach and educational programs, conducts client consultations, performs legal research, drafts pleadings and other legal documents, and represents students in court. This role is ideal for attorneys from varied professional backgrounds. Candidates with experience in legal practice, public service, higher education, client-facing roles, or other positions that require strong judgment, analytical ability, and communication skills will thrive in this position.
</p><p></p><p>This position reports to the Director of Student Legal Services within the Dean of Students Office and operates under the office&rsquo;s Memorandum of Understanding with Student Government. This position will be classified as a Student Services Specialist III.
</p><p></p><p><b>What You'll Do:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Provide confidential legal advice, advocacy, and limited representation to currently enrolled students in eligible civil and misdemeanor criminal matters.
</p></li><li><p>Develop and present educational programming on relevant legal topics.
</p></li><li><p>Draft and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery, and agreements.
</p></li><li><p>Represent students in court and administrative hearings within the authorized scope of Student Legal Services.
</p></li><li><p>Conduct legal research, analyze case law and statutes, and prepare legal opinions.
</p></li><li><p>Advise and assist student organizations on eligible legal matters, including contracts and governance.
</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate client records, case notes, and reporting data consistent with office procedures.
</p></li><li><p>Stay current with professional continuing legal education (CLE) requirements and relevant areas of student law.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
</p><p></p><p>This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications need to be submitted before January 20th, 2026.
</p><p></p><p><b>About Student Legal Services at Iowa State University:
</b></p><p>Funded by Student Government, the mission of the Student Legal Services Office at Iowa State University is to provide professional, confidential legal advice and support to college students, free of charge, when no conflict of interest with the university exists. Our office is committed to assisting students in addressing their legal concerns, ensuring their access to legal resources, and promoting their academic and personal success. When appropriate, we facilitate referrals to community legal services to further support our students. Our dedication aligns with the mission of the University and Division of Student Affairs , emphasizing the importance of serving all students and contributing to their overall success throughout their college experience.
</p><p></p><div><b>Level Guidelines
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<ul><li>Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU&rsquo;s mission and department or work unit goals
</li><li>Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
</li><li>Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
</li><li>Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
</li><li>Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
</li><li>May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
</li><li>May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
</li><li>Provides guidance to students
</li></ul></div><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Appointment Type:
</b></h2>Regular
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Number of Months Employed Per Year:
</b></h2>12 Month Work Period
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Time Type:
</b></h2>Full time
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Pay Grade:
</b></h2>PS808
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Application Instructions:
</b></h2>To apply for this position, please click on &ldquo;Apply&rdquo; and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. <b>Why Choose ISU? </b>Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: &bull; Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans &bull; Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans &bull; Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) &bull; Life insurance and long-term disability &bull; Flexible Spending Accounts &bull; Various voluntary benefits and discounts &bull; Employee Assistance Program &bull; Wellbeing program &bull; Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Original Posting Date:
</b></h2>December 29, 2025
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Posting Close Date:
</b></h2><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Requisition Number:
</b></h2>R18223</div><p></p>

Student Legal Services Attorney

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY

<div><p><b>Ready to Make a Difference?</b></p><p>
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, a nonprofit civil legal services program, is seeking a Foreclosure Prevention Attorney. The attorney will provide legal assistance to homeowners threatened with foreclosure in Cliton, Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties served from the Plattsburgh office. Our service area spans sixteen counties, in upstate New York, encompassing six regional offices. This position is based out of our Plattsburgh Office. For more information about our work, our staff, and our clients, visit www.lasnny.org</p><p>
We are a unionized program with excellent benefits, offering generous time off, excellent health insurance coverage with premiums primarily paid by LASNNY, health and long-term disability insurance, retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, qualifying moving expenses, and flexible hybrid-remote and alternative work schedules.</p><p>
We seek an attorney who will be dedicated to our mission and will seek justice and fairness for individuals in our community. We are skilled, creative, and compassionate advocates combining a passion to serve with the skills and will to address both individual and systemic injustice.
</p><p><b>Minimum Requirements</b></p><ul><li>
Must be licensed to practice law in NYS or be eligible for admission. Law Graduates will be considered if they have taken the bar exam.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and providing high-quality legal services to clients in civil matters.</li><li>
Must be able to communicate effectively and work independently and efficiently.</li><li>
Sensitive to the needs of the low and moderate-income households in crisis.</li><li>
Good computer and administrative skills including accurate and quick data entry.</li><li>
Ability to handle high volume caseload, work off-site, and collaboratively with community partner agency staff.</li><li>
Must have a car and a valid New York driver's license.</li><li>
Prior experience in foreclosure representation, real estate, or housing law-related experience is preferred.</li><li>
The ability to speak Spanish is a plus.</li></ul><p><b>
Staff Attorney Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><p>
Responsible for providing advice, brief service, negotiation, and full representation in foreclosure proceedings, settlement conferences, and other foreclosure-related cases to homeowners at risk of mortgage or tax foreclosure.</p><ul><li>
Engage in non-litigation advocacy with mortgage servicers, tax districts, and other local and state agencies.</li><li>
Provide counsel and, when necessary, assistance to homeowners in accessing/applying for available funds to prevent foreclosure.</li><li>
Responsible for related detailed grant reporting and must work closely with other staff at LASNNY, project partners, and housing counseling agencies.</li><li>
Expected to conduct outreach to prospective clients and routinely be out of the office at court, community partner agencies, or other off-site locations, attend meetings of the HomeSave Coalition and other local community meetings and participate in clinics, community legal education, or other outreach events.</li><li>
Provide free legal assistance to eligible households in a variety of legal matters to meet their clients' essential needs, such as housing and subsistence income, including housing-related bankruptcy, housing post-foreclosure, or other homeownership-related issues.</li><li>
Expected to represent clients in multiple forums, in varied areas of law, and types of actions and proceedings.</li><li>
Provide advice, brief service, and full representation to eligible clients, Responsibilities will include data collection, grant reporting, case file, and case management system maintenance.</li></ul><p><b>
Work Environment</b></p><p>
This position operates in a professional law office environment and occasionally may require the carrying of regular office supplies. This role requires using standard office equipment and software and remote videoconferencing platforms. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.</p><p>
At LASNNY we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. In furtherance of our culture, we strongly encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQI+ persons, protected veterans, applicants and recipients of public assistance, older adults, and people with disabilities.
</p><p>If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at LASNNY. We will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.</p></div>

Foreclosure Prevention Project Staff Attorney - Plattsburgh

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