Bankruptcy Law Intern
Bankruptcy Law Intern
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Legal Assistance of Western New York is seeking a Law Student Intern to support clients in financially vulnerable situations. The intern will work closely with experienced attorneys and assist in providing legal support and information to individuals who are lowincome and are navigating bankruptcy proceedings. This is a remote position but it is preferred if the intern lives within our service area of Allegany Cattaraugus Chautauqua Chemung Livingston Monroe Ontario Schuyler Seneca Steuben Tioga Tompkins Wayne and Yates County.
QUALIFICATIONS These are the basic requirements for the position.
- Currently enrolled in Law School
- Secure internet access
Key Responsibilities:
- Case Screening: Review and screen 50 hotline cases related to bankruptcy. Provide legal information and guidance as appropriate ensuring that each case is assessed thoroughly and efficiently.
- FullScope Bankruptcy Cases: Take on 6 fullscope bankruptcy cases assisting in the preparation and filing of necessary documentation. This includes drafting legal briefs motions and other relevant court documents.
- Legal Research: Conduct legal research as needed to support casework and ensure compliance with current bankruptcy laws and regulations.
- Client Interaction: Communicate with clients to gather necessary information answer questions and provide updates on their cases.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of case progress and document all relevant information for reporting purposes.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
Stipend of $8500
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Legal Assistance of Western New York Inc. (LawNY) is a notforprofit law firm that provides free civil legal services to lowincome clients in a 14 county area of Western New York the Finger Lakes and the Southern Tier. LawNY has seven fully staffed field offices in Bath Elmira Geneva Ithaca Jamestown Olean and Rochester satellite offices in Lakeville and Lyons and a business office in Rochester.
LawNY has been providing high quality legal representation for 54 years and today has over 180 employees including attorneys paralegals and a legal support team who work closely across areas of specialization to bring a holistic approach to addressing legal issues affecting our clients and community.
LawNY is committed to equitable inclusion across race gender sexual orientation gender identity age ability sex religion economic circumstances ethnicity national origin and culture. We are increasingly committed to creating a law firm where race equity diversity and cultural competency are integral components of our work from client advocacy to internal operations.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100 of the desired competencies. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet all the desired competencies.
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 veteran status disability genetic information or any other consideration protected by law.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply submit your cover letter resume and three professional references through LawNYs BambooHR platform found here. You may also submit a writing sample but it is not required.
To promote social justice and achieve our mission LawNY is committed to maintaining a diverse staff and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. In your cover letter please also include an explanation of how you think that your lived and/or professional experience or background has prepared you to contribute to support a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion at LawNY.
Questions or Accommodations Contact Michelle Grillone at
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Temp
