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Career Connection Network Staff Attorney in BATAVIA, New York

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Attorney to join our clients Batavia, NY legal team. As a Staff Attorney, you will be responsible for maintaining a caseload relating to housing law, public benefits, family law, disability law, and consumer issues.This great opportunity with an amazing firm comes with:A competitive salary range of $64K-$106K based on experience;Excellent benefits that include health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, sick and personal leave, pension plan, HRA and so much more;Full-time schedule with a 35-hour work week + shorter summer hours;The chance to make a difference in the lives of those in our community!Responsibilities:Handle all aspects of legal representation including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, working with support staff, and hearing and trial work;Fulfill all grant and contract requirements through casework, timekeeping, record-keeping, and fostering pro bono involvement with the private bar;Develop a working knowledge of the areas of law that impact your clients,Identify other legal needs of clients to ensure that the firm can provide holistic representation and referrals;Collaborate and coordinate with other staff and community partners to ensure effective referrals and holistic service delivery;Identify systemic problems that affect our clients rights;Conduct community outreach, education and training;Demonstrate cultural competency to work with clients of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and limited English proficiency;Maintain a current knowledge of developments in civil procedure and civil litigation law; andDevelop an understanding of the social and economic forces that create poverty and inequality in our community.Qualifications to be successful in this role:J.D. and NYS Bar Admission (considered if applicant has passed the bar exam with admission pending)Previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities preferredDemonstrated commitment and sensitivity to low-income and underserved communitiesSecond language fluency preferredThis is an excellent opportunity for a talented attorney to join a dynamic legal team and make a significant impact.If you meet the qualifications for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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