Legal Assistant – AmeriCorps
Legal Assistance Of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY)
contract
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Location Type: Office
Location: Olean • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $2,000 per month
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide intake and screening services for income-eligible persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems.
- Outreach to underserved populations.
- Recruit and support community volunteers.
- Enhance collaboration with local human services agencies.
- Gain direct, substantive legal experience and training.
Requirements
- At least two years of college or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience working with clients with low income is preferred but not required.
- Must live within commutable distance to the specified office.
Benefits
- Members receive a living allowance of $2,000 Monthly for the duration of the contract term.
- Eligibility for aid in obtaining basic health coverage.
- Housing and food assistance.
- Educational award.
- Childcare expenses.
- Deferment of student loans.
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Soft skills
outreachcollaborationcommunity supportclient interactionvolunteer recruitment