Description:
Salary Range:$71,000.00 To $120,913.06 Annually
Staff Attorney – Family & Matrimonial Law
Location: Buffalo, NY | Work Week: 35 Hours – in Addition to Reduced Summer Hours
(Work-Life Balance Focused)
Why Join Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS)?
At NLS, we believe that your passion for justice shouldn't come at the cost of your well-being. As the largest non-profit provider of civil legal services in the five counties of Western New York, we serve, we offer a supportive environment where you can make a profound impact on the lives of low-income individuals and survivors of domestic violence.
The Impact You'll Make:
As a Staff Attorney in our Family Unit, you will be the voice for those navigating the complexities of the legal system during their most vulnerable moments. Your role will involve:
What You Bring to the Team:
Location: Buffalo, NY | Work Week: 35 Hours – in Addition to Reduced Summer Hours
(Work-Life Balance Focused)
Why Join Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS)?
At NLS, we believe that your passion for justice shouldn't come at the cost of your well-being. As the largest non-profit provider of civil legal services in the five counties of Western New York, we serve, we offer a supportive environment where you can make a profound impact on the lives of low-income individuals and survivors of domestic violence.
- True Work-Life Balance: A standard 35-hour work week to prevent burnout.
- Professional Growth: Direct mentorship from a team of seasoned family law experts and paid training.
- Student Loan Support: We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Holistic Advocacy: Work within a collaborative system that addresses the root causes of our clients' legal challenges.
The Impact You'll Make:
As a Staff Attorney in our Family Unit, you will be the voice for those navigating the complexities of the legal system during their most vulnerable moments. Your role will involve:
- Litigation & Advocacy: Managing a meaningful caseload of matrimonial and family law matters, including representation in both Supreme Court and Family Court.
- Full-Spectrum Counsel: Providing everything from high-level advice to litigation for divorce, custody, family offense, and support matters.
- Community Leadership: Conducting outreach and education to empower the Buffalo community and dismantling systemic barriers to justice.
- Collaborative Practice: Working alongside other substantive units, community partners and government agencies to ensure our clients receive comprehensive care.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Credentials: A J.D. and New York State Bar Membership (we welcome applications from those with Bar Membership pending).
- Perspective: A commitment to cultural competency and a desire to work with diverse, underserved populations.
- Skills: Strong writing and editing abilities, a sharp eye for detail, and a proactive approach to learning domestic relations law.
- Bonus Points: Fluency in a second language or a background in civil legal services.
