Legal Assistant – AmeriCorps

Legal Assistance Of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY)

AmeriCorps legal assistant supporting low-income New Yorkers with civil legal intake and access through LawNY, a nonprofit legal services organization. Recruiting volunteers and coordinating community outreach in Ithaca.

Posted 8/13/2026contractIthaca • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to provide intake and screening services for low-income clients seeking legal assistance, while effectively collaborating with community organizations and recruiting volunteers to enhance outreach efforts.

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Client Intake ServicesOutreach to Underserved PopulationsVolunteer Recruitment and SupportCollaboration with Human Services AgenciesExperience with Low-Income Clients

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Civil LawLegal AssistanceEconomic BenefitsDecent HousingHealth CareBasic NeedsAmeriCorpsCommunity EngagementSocial ServicesClient Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide intake and screening services for income-eligible persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems
Conduct outreach to underserved populations
Recruit and support community volunteers
Enhance collaboration with local human services agencies
Help clients with low income access the legal system and obtain assistance related to economic benefits, decent housing, health care, and other critical basic needs
Serve a one-year, 1,700-hour AmeriCorps contract term
Work from the LawNY Ithaca office

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least two years of college or equivalent experience
Prior experience working with clients with low income preferred but not required
Must live within commutable distance to the specified office
Entry-level position
Ability to serve a one-year contract term totaling 1,700 hours
For a one-year contract, term of service must begin between 11.1.2026 and 2.1.2027
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references

Benefits

Comp & perks

Living allowance of $2,000 monthly for the duration of the contract term
May be eligible for aid in obtaining basic health coverage
May be eligible for housing assistance
May be eligible for food assistance
Educational award
Childcare expenses assistance
Deferment of student loans
Necessary hardware provided by LawNY to support the role
Excellent training
Opportunity for direct, substantive legal experience