General Volunteer - Pro Bono

The Legal Aid Society • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Aid Society works with volunteers to expand our ability to provide legal services to a greater number of clients and communities. Our Volunteer Program is based on the current needs of our clients and on Legal Aid staff capacity to train and supervise. Most volunteer placements are for Attorneys with experience that match or complement our practice areas and projects. We regret that we cannot accept every applicant. Attorneys at law firms with an established relationship with Legal Aid should contact pro bono leadership at the firm to access volunteer opportunities. For more information about establishing a relationship with Legal Aid, contact [email protected]. This position is not intended for students. The Legal Aid Society does have robust internship programs for law, graduate, and undergraduate students in all our Practices. Students interested in internship opportunities should visit the Internship Program section of our website for more information. We are currently unable to accommodate potential volunteers seeking to fulfil the fifty-hour Pro Bono requirement for bar admission.

Requirements

• Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of 6 months of part-time service or 3 months of full-time service
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)

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 9am to 5 pm, unless the supervising Legal Aid staff member has made a specific request
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed