Staff Attorney

1 week ago

New York, New York, United States The Legal Aid Society Full time
Job Description

The Legal Aid Society is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Staff Attorney to join our LGBTQ+ Law and Policy Unit. As a Staff Attorney, you will play a critical role in addressing systemic issues faced by LGBTQ+ clients across all three Legal Aid practice areas: Criminal Defense, Civil, and Juvenile Rights.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and litigate state and federal lawsuits to address systemic issues faced by LGBTQ+ clients, working closely with trial offices and Law Reform Units to identify key needs and challenges.
  • Develop and manage advocacy campaigns to advance policy change and legislation at the state and city level, in collaboration with the Unit's Community Engagement Specialist.
  • Provide support to Legal Aid attorneys on affirming and supporting LGBTQ+ clients, as well as relevant federal, state, and city law and policy.
Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesLitigation and Advocacy
  • Identify systemic issues impacting low-income LGBTQ+ New Yorkers and develop litigation and other strategies to address those issues.
  • Research potential legal claims and draft legal research memoranda.
  • Litigate civil rights cases in state and federal court, in partnership with the Unit's Director and pro bono partners.
  • Advocate with city and state agencies to advance better LGBTQ+ policies and implementation of those policies.
  • Lobby legislators and other stakeholders for passage of legislation that advances the rights of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.
Training & Resource Provision & Development
  • Provide support and affirming resources and referrals to Unit clients and to Legal Aid staff seeking support for their LGBTQ+ clients.
  • Develop resources to assist Legal Aid attorneys and staff on how to affirm and effectively represent LGBTQ+ clients.
  • Assist the Unit's Director and Learning Specialist with mandatory SOGIE training for Legal Aid staff.
  • Answer questions from Legal Aid staff relating to laws and policies impacting LGBTQ+ people, including the policies of relevant City agencies.
Community Engagement
  • Research, develop, recommend, and execute creative strategies to foster the Unit's policy goals through community engagement and organizing, in collaboration with the Unit's Community Engagement Specialist.
  • Create and support opportunities for engaging community members in the work of the LGBTQ+ Unit, including conducting outreach, coalition building, and attending community events.
  • Organize, develop, and deliver know-your-rights and other information and training sessions designed to assist people in advocating for themselves and participating in the Unit's law reform efforts.
Professional Development
  • Participate in continuous professional development, including relevant CLE training and training on effective community-based organizing.
  • Demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • NYS Bar Admission with at least three years of experience in developing and conducting civil/constitutional rights litigation or social justice advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ+ people.
  • Familiarity with the New York State criminal law system, civil court system, or family court system.
  • Demonstrated experience with social justice advocacy and coalition-based work, preferably in New York City or New York State.
  • Demonstrated dedication to the provision of holistic and supportive client services.
  • Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and justice for LGBTQ+ people and understanding of intersectionality.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in languages other than English.
  • Experience litigating civil rights cases in both federal and state court.
  • Familiarity with New York State Freedom of Information Law.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, through the LAS Recruitment Portal.

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