ELEVEN LEGAL ASSISTANTS NEEDED

Project Description:
     The Access to Justice Project provides intake and screening services for poor persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems and outreach to targeted clients including families at risk of homelessness, victims of domestic violence and the elderly.

     AmeriCorps members are offered the opportunity for direct, substantive legal experience, excellent training and a chance to make a critical difference in the lives of poor people and their communities. They will team with dedicated professionals in an established poverty law program.  Positions are available in each of the following offices: Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean and Rochester, NY.

     Members receive a living allowance of $13,000/annually and health insurance and may be eligible for an educational award of $4,725, child care expenses and suspension of student loans.  A one year commitment is required for a term to start anytime between September 1 and December 31, 2008.

Member Responsibilities:

1.    Provide screening and intake for poor persons seeking civil legal assistance;
2.    Conduct outreach to targeted groups/clients;
3.    Work with community agencies serving the poor to strengthen collaborations and partnerships;
4.    Provide community education for targeted groups/clients;
5.    Distribute educational materials to outreach locations;
6.    Provide supervised information and advice to clients;
7.    Participate in impact cases or projects.

Member Qualifications:
      Members should have at least two years of college or equivalent experience.  Prior experience working with the poor or disadvantaged is preferred.  Members should have a personal commitment to eliminating poverty and its effects in our communities and to high standards of professional performance.

Application Procedure:
     To apply mail or e-mail a letter explaining why you are interested in the position and a resume with three references as well as your preference of office location to:

    Thomas Dubel, Legal Assistance of Western New York
    215 East Church Street, Suite 301, Elmira, NY 14901 or
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    Phone: (607) 734-1647, Fax: (607) 734-1018

An equal opportunity employer.