AmeriCorps Legal Assistant - 1 year term: Jamestown, NY

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. • Jamestown, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Legal Assistance of Western New York Inc. (LawNY) is seeking an AmeriCorps Legal Assistant for a one-year term based in its Jamestown office. The Access to Justice Project is a partnership between LawNY and AmeriCorps that expands legal assistance for low-income clients and helps them access the legal system to address needs such as economic benefits, decent housing, health care, and other critical basic needs. Members also recruit and support community volunteers and strengthen collaboration with local human services agencies.

AmeriCorps members provide intake and screening services for income-eligible people seeking assistance with civil legal problems and conduct outreach to underserved populations. The role offers direct, substantive legal experience and training. The successful candidate may serve a 12-month, 1,700-hour contract term, with possible renewal depending on continued funding. The term must begin sometime between November 1, 2026, and February 1, 2027. The position is based in the Jamestown office, and members must live within commuting distance.

Requirements

• Have at least two years of college or equivalent experience.
• Live within commuting distance of the specified office.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with clients with low income is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake and screening services for income-eligible people seeking assistance with civil legal problems.
• Conduct outreach to underserved populations.
• Recruit and support community volunteers.
• Enhance collaboration with local human services agencies.

Benefits

• Living allowance of $2,000 per month for the duration of the contract term.
• May be eligible for assistance obtaining basic health coverage, housing, and food assistance.
• May be eligible for an educational award, childcare expenses, and student loan deferment.
• LawNY will provide the necessary hardware to support the role.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed