Staff Attorney - Family Law Unit
Dedicated to ensuring dignity, equality, and fairness for over 100 years and the proud recipient of Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys...
Dedicated to ensuring dignity, equality, and fairness for over 100 years and the proud recipient of Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys 2022 Family Friendly Award!
Job Summary:
The Attorney will provide legal representation to low and middle-income litigants in Family Court & Supreme Court in matrimonial cases and other family matters in Monroe, Orleans, and other surrounding counties with a focus on victims of domestic violence. The attorney will have the opportunity to be part of a team of professionals who have dedicated themselves to the mission of LAS, which is the provision of high-quality civil legal services to low and moderate-income litigants. Services include direct representation, legal counseling, community outreach, education, and training.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor(Candidates who are Admitted to NYS Bar; and Candidates who have received their JD and qualify for a judicial practice order are also invited to apply)
- High level of initiative, self-motivation, and organization
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Strong negotiating ability
- Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas efficiently and accurately
- Respectful and empathetic consideration for clients
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners
- Access to reliable transportation
Benefits:
- Hybrid Work schedule
- Paid Lunch Hour
- Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
- 15 days of vacation to start (More based on experience)
- 96 hours of sick leave
- 32 hours of personal time
- 14 paid holidays a year
- $600 per year internet stipend
- 3% match on the 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan of your choice
- 5% language differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
- Professional development opportunities
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
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