AmeriCorps Legal Assistant - Bath, NY (1 year term)

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.Bath, NY
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About The Position

LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC.® (LawNY®) is seeking an AMERICORPS LEGAL ASSISTANT (1 Year Term) - Bath, NY. The Access to Justice Project is a partnership between LawNY® and AmeriCorps, America’s most preeminent volunteer service program, which seeks to address the legal needs of clients with low income by expanding the level of legal assistance available and helping them to access the legal system in order to achieve economic benefits, decent housing, health care and other critical basic needs. In addition, members work to recruit and support community volunteers and enhance efforts at collaboration with local human services agencies. AmeriCorps members provide intake and screening services for income-eligible persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems and outreach to underserved populations. They are offered the opportunity for direct, substantive legal experience, excellent training and a chance to make a critical difference for low-income and vulnerable populations and their communities.

Requirements

  • At least two years of college or equivalent experience.
  • Must live within commutable distance to the specified office.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience working with clients with low income.

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.

Benefits

  • Living allowance of $2,000 Monthly for the duration of the contract term.
  • Eligibility for aid in obtaining basic health coverage.
  • Housing and food assistance.
  • Educational award.
  • Childcare expenses.
  • Deferment of student loans.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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