Why Work for the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY)?

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is committed to a diverse, equal and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for employment opportunities. LASMNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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Mission Statement

LASMNY’s mission is to provide free legal assistance to low-income people facing civil legal problems that impact the basic needs of life. Through legal advice, emergency legal services and legal representation, we help low-income people stabilize their finances, protect themselves and their children from domestic violence, obtain access to healthcare, avoid homelessness as a result of wrongful evictions, protect the family home from foreclosure and increase household income. We also target specific vulnerable populations with our services, such as senior citizens, victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans.

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​LASMNY offers a generous benefit package!

Most benefits available date of hire. Medical, Vision, Dental, Medical Waiver Program (if eligible),  Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Accounts, 403(b), Employer Contributing SEP/IRA, Mileage Reimbursement, Professional Development, CLE Registration Fees, Attorney Registration Fees, Local & NYS Bar Dues, Vacation, Sick, Personal, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Exam Leave, Employee Assistance Plan, Relocation Assistance, Parking, Loan Repayment/Public Service Loan Forgiveness and (14) Holidays.

 

LASMNY's Diversity Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Statement

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Our differences fuel excellence and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued, feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work and have access to the tools they need to succeed. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive, and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice. 

 

Application Process

We encourage interested qualified candidates to view all our open positions and/or apply by uploading your resume, a cover letter, writing sample, and three (3) professional references with email addresses on our Career Center link:  Recruitment (adp.com)

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