AmeriCorps Legal Assistant 6 month term - Rochester NY
AmeriCorps Legal Assistant 6 month term - Rochester NY
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Job Description
The Access to Justice Project is a partnership between LawNY and AmeriCorps Americas most preeminent volunteer service program which seeks to address the legal needs of lowincome people by expanding the level of legal assistance available and helping lowincome clients 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 incomeeligible 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 lowincome and vulnerable populations and their communities.
Member Benefits:
Members receive a living allowance of $2000 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 of$3697.50 for 6 months childcare expenses and deferment of student loans.
The successful candidate may 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 Rochester office. For a 6 month contract the term of service must begin anytime before 8.1.2025.
Member Qualifications:
Members should have at least two years of college or equivalent experience. Prior experience working with lowincome persons is preferred but not required. Must live within commutable distance to the specified office.
Application Procedure:
To apply please submit your cover letter resume and three references through LawNYs BambooHR platform linkedhereand atwww.lawny/Employment.
If you have questions or need accommodations please contact Michelle Grillone at
Legal Assistance of Western New York Inc. (LawNY) is an equal opportunity employer. LawNY strongly encourages applications from Black Indigenous and People of Color women LGBTQIA individuals people with disabilities and persons from other underrepresented groups whose background may contribute to working in and sustaining an environment that enables staff and clients to feel empowered valued respected and safe. LawNY welcomes applications regardless of race color religion veteran status sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy national origin age disability genetic information or any other consideration protected by law.
Employment Type
Temp
