Legal Assistance Specialist for Homeowners

1 week ago

Albany, New York, United States Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY Full time
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York seeks a skilled Foreclosure Prevention Attorney to join their team. As a key member of the organization, you will provide critical support to homeowners in need, working tirelessly to prevent foreclosure and ensure access to justice. With a strong background in foreclosure prevention, you will engage in non-litigation advocacy, provide counsel and assistance to homeowners, and work closely with project partners and housing counseling agencies.">

">Salary Range: The estimated annual salary for this position is between $65,000 and $85,000 based on location and experience.

">Job Description
">As a Foreclosure Prevention Project Staff Attorney, you will play a vital role in our organization's mission to provide access to justice for low- and moderate-income households. Your primary responsibilities will include providing advice, brief service, negotiation, and full representation in foreclosure proceedings, settlement conferences, and other foreclosure-related cases.">

  • Engage in non-litigation advocacy with mortgage servicers, tax districts, and other local and state agencies.
  • Provide counsel and, when necessary, assistance to homeowners in accessing/applying for available funds to prevent foreclosure.
  • Responsible for related detailed grant reporting and must work closely with other staff at LASNNY, project partners, and housing counseling agencies.
  • Expected to conduct outreach to prospective clients and routinely be out of the office at court, community partner agencies, or other off-site locations, attend meetings of the HomeSave Coalition and other local community meetings and participate in clinics, community legal education, or other outreach events.

">Requirements
">To succeed in this role, you will need to possess a deep understanding of foreclosure prevention and a proven track record of providing high-quality legal services to clients in civil matters. Additionally, you must be able to communicate effectively, work independently and efficiently, and be sensitive to the needs of low- and moderate-income households in crisis.">

  • Must be licensed to practice law in NYS or be eligible for admission. Law Graduates will be considered if they have taken the bar exam.
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and providing high-quality legal services to clients in civil matters.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and work independently and efficiently.
  • Sensitive to the needs of the low and moderate-income households in crisis.
  • Good computer and administrative skills including accurate and quick data entry.
  • Ability to handle high volume caseload, work off-site, and collaboratively with community partner agency staff.
  • Must have a car and a valid New York driver's license.
  • Prior experience in foreclosure representation, real estate, or housing law-related experience is preferred.
  • The ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

">Work Environment
">This position operates in a professional law office environment and occasionally may require the carrying of items of up to 20 pounds. You will be expected to work collaboratively with other staff members, project partners, and housing counseling agencies, as well as spend time in the office, conducting outreach and attending meetings and events.

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