AmeriCorps Legal Assistant - Geneva, NY (6 month term)
About The Position
LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC.® (LawNY®) is seeking an AMERICORPS LEGAL ASSISTANT (6 month Term) - Geneva, 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. Member Benefits: Members receive a living allowance of $2,000 Monthly for the duration of the contract term. They may also be eligible for aid in obtaining basic health coverage, housing and food assistance, an educational award, childcare expenses, and deferment of student loans. The successful candidate will serve a contract term of 6 months (900 hours) with the possibility of renewal depending upon continued funding. This position is based out of our Geneva office. For a 6 month contract, the term of service must begin anytime between 11.1.2025 and 5.1.2026.
Requirements
- Members should have 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 is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- provide intake and screening services for income-eligible persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems
- outreach to underserved populations
- recruit and support community volunteers
- enhance efforts at collaboration with local human services agencies
Benefits
- Members receive a living allowance of $2,000 Monthly for the duration of the contract term.
- They may also be eligible for aid in obtaining basic health coverage, housing and food assistance, an educational award, childcare expenses, and deferment of student loans.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
