Temporary Law Graduate/Staff Attorney

NYLAG•New York, NY

7d•$87,994 - $93,265•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combating economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. NYLAG’s staff of over 400 impacted the lives of 129,000 people last year. New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks a dynamic and mission-driven Law Graduate/Staff Attorney to join its Community Access Programs Unit (CAPU). CAPU is an interdisciplinary team of attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers who provide civil legal information, resources, and representation to individuals who might not otherwise have access to legal services. The person in this temporary role will support Legal Hand East Harlem, operated by the New York Legal Assistance Group (LHEH). This role will report to a Supervising Attorney and will be temporary in nature through December 31, 2026.

Requirements

A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and at least one year of experience in civil legal services, including housing, public benefits, family law, immigration, or related areas.
A demonstrated commitment to social justice and serving low-income, underserved, and marginalized communities.
Experience working effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds.
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, and time management skills.
The ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and build effective relationships with internal and external partners.
A strong interest in community empowerment and a commitment to making legal information accessible to all.

Nice To Haves

Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Working alongside the Supervising Attorney, ensuring smooth day-to-day operation of the Legal Hand East Harlem Call-In Center
Reviewing volunteers’ notes and helping them to provide legal information to communities while also complying with relevant LHEH and NYLAG policies and procedures
Complete administrative duties including maintaining and updating NYLAG case management files, assisting with grant reporting as needed and developing, maintaining and updating Legal Hand East Harlem resources and database.
Supporting volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, engagement, and retention efforts
Developing, maintaining and updating Legal Hand East Harlem resources and databases
Assisting with the provision of legal information and guided referrals on a range of civil legal issues, as appropriate
Participating in legal clinics, community presentations, stakeholder and partner coalitions, and outreach events
Creating a welcoming, inclusive, and support environment for Volunteers and Community members
Identifying emerging legal issues and community needs
Other duties as needed.