Staff Attorney
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Compensation
$87,210-$93,175/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
About NYLAG:Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting 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 nearly 129,000 people last year.Job descriptionNYLAG’s Consumer Protection Unit has an opening for a Staff Attorney for the Foreclosure Prevention Project. The Foreclosure Prevention Project works with homeowners to avoid losing their homes. This can be done through litigation, real estate transactions, grant programs and other means. The project also brings affirmative litigation and does informal non-litigation advocacy against real estate scammers.The attorney will represent clients in the five boroughs of NYC as well as Nassau and Suffolk. The attorney will also staff a weekly clinic at the Nassau Supreme court and a bi-weekly clinic at the Bronx Supreme Court. Duties and Responsibilities Represent clients in all facets of foreclosure litigation Attend various legal clinics in the five boroughs and Long Island Apply for and monitor grant applications for clients Handle real estate transactions from contract through closing Represent clients in Chapter 7 bankruptcies Represents clients in Surrogate Court mattersQualifications Admission to the New York State Bar Desire to work directly with clients Ability to handle a diverse caseload Able to work independently and as part of a teamNYLAG’s Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply. Employment type:☒ Full-timeProfessional Level:☒ ProfessionalSalary Range:NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $$87,210 -$93,175.Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care.Application Instructions: Please save resume and cover letter on one pdf.Covid Vaccination Policy: Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.
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FAQs About Staff Attorney Jobs at NYLAG
What is the work location for this position at NYLAG?
This job at NYLAG is located in New York, NY, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at NYLAG?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $87,210 and $93,175 per year.
What employment applies to this position at NYLAG?
NYLAG lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at NYLAG?
NYLAG is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by NYLAG for this role?
NYLAG offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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