Staff Attorney

About Rural Law Center of New York: Rural Law Center of New York, founded in 1996, is a non-profit agency with a main office located in Plattsburgh, New York and is a primary provider of legal services to low-income individuals in all (44) of New York state’s rural counties. The Rural Law Center promotes the right of every person to equal justice under the law by providing high-quality legal assistance to individuals and families in need. For more information, please visit www.rurallawcenter.org.

Job Description

The Rural Law Center seeks a staff attorney to join our civil law practice to provide legal counsel and represent clients in a variety of essential life matters, including: Consumer Debts; Education; Employment; Family; Juvenile; Child Support; Custody; Guardianship; Health; Housing; and Income Maintenance.

Required Qualifications: Attorney in good standing and active registration with the Unified Court System. Diverse economic, social, and/or cultural experiences. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines and requirements. Ability to travel, as required by grant funding.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Excellent fringe benefits including generous leave, health, dental, and optical insurance, 403(b) retirement plan and Roth IRA, and a great work environment.

Start Date: Flexible

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Maryann Joyner, Program Director, at Maryann@rurallawcenter.org.

The Rural Law Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plattsburgh, NY 12903