Description:

A Non-Profit Legal Services Organization is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney position in its Civil Rights Unit. This position will be based in A Non-Profit Legal Services Organization' Buffalo office.

Job Description:
A Non-Profit Legal Services Organization is seeking to hire an attorney who is committed to providing legal services to the disadvantaged. The ideal applicant will have experience in at least one of the following areas: prisoners' rights, veterans' rights, civil legal services, civil rights, poverty law, family law, or federal litigation. Applicants should be self-motivated and capable of complex analytical work. Applicants must possess excellent legal research and writing skills, strong communications skills, and a desire to work in a collaborative work environment. Typical duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Conducting thorough review and prioritization of legal intakes from incarcerated persons who are in need
Representing diverse clients and providing advocacy in a variety of dynamic legal areas
Litigating in State and Federal Courts to challenge prison determinations and/or policies, including trials when necessary
Preparing legal documents both for individual cases as well as informational material distributed to the incarcerated population
Reporting to supervising attorneys on cases, developing novel legal strategies, schedule management and other matters
Working in a close and collaborative environment with A Non-Profit Legal Services Organization' team of experienced attorneys, supervisors, and case handlers.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a D. degree and be (1) admitted to practice in New York or, (2) admitted in another state and eligible for admission on motion to the New York bar, or (3) scheduled to take the next administration of the New York bar exam.
Strong research, writing and analytical skills
Strong time management skills and ability to work independently
Ability to juggle a variety of tasks and roles, often involving time limits and/or deadlines
Ability to work in and value a collaborative team model
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary and the public
Experience working with diverse communities and clients who are survivors of trauma preferred
Civil legal services, clinical, fellowship, and/or clerkship experience preferred
Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required