Attorney Volunteer - Pro Bono
About The Position
The Legal Aid Society seeks Attorney volunteers for its Pro Bono practice to expand legal services to more clients and communities. Volunteer placements are based on current client needs and Legal Aid staff capacity for training and supervision. Most placements are for Attorneys with experience matching or complementing practice areas and projects. Volunteer placements require an in-person commitment at one of their borough offices during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM), unless otherwise instructed by a supervisor. Weekend opportunities are not available. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and placement cannot be guaranteed due to high application volume. Attorneys at law firms with an established relationship with Legal Aid should contact their firm's pro bono leadership. This position is not for students; the organization offers robust internship programs for students. The organization is currently unable to accommodate volunteers seeking to fulfill the fifty-hour Pro Bono requirement for bar admission.
Requirements
- Availability to commit to a minimum of 6 months of part-time service or 3 months of full-time service.
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- No minimum years of practice are required.
- Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers.
- Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships.
- Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect.
- Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission and values.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit.
Nice To Haves
- Experience that matches or complements our practice areas and projects.
Responsibilities
- Duties and responsibilities are based on current client needs, volunteer experience, and may include research, writing, interviewing, assisting clients and various levels of litigation preparation.
- Volunteer opportunities are only available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, unless the supervising Legal Aid staff member has made a specific request.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- As a volunteer position, this role has no salary and is not benefits eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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