Description:
Job Summary:Reporting to The Supervising Attorney, the Attorney Will Handle Assisting Their Department to Ensure that The Firm Stands for Clients in A Holistic Manner to Achieve Clients' Goals Through Aggressive Advocacy, Including Litigation. the Attorney Will Work Closely with The Paralegals and Support Staff to Develop and Implement the Firm's Mission and Goals. This Exciting Role Will Be Heavy on Court Appearances and Participation in Buffalo Housing Court's Attorney of The Morning Program.The Ideal Candidate Will Be a Skillful Attorney Who Can Excel in A Fast-Paced, Dynamic Environment, Where Engaging with Clients Daily Is a Necessity. the Attorney in This Role Will Be Working on Both Foreclosure Prevention and Eviction Cases.
Reports To:
Supervising Attorney
Essential Functions:
- Manage Caseload of Housing, Landlord/tenant Cases in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties
- Weekly Court Appearances Including, Trials, Pretrial Conferences, Reviews, and Participation in Buffalo's Attorney of The Morning Program
- Draft Court Documents Such as Petitions, Orders, Stipulated Agreements, Motions, Affidavits and Subpoenas
- Staff Attorney Would Be Responsible for Drafting and Litigating Actions Brought by Tenants to Direct Landlords to Effect Property Repairs.
- Advocacy Outside of The Courtroom, Such as Advocating for Tenants Living in Substandard Conditions, or Facing Other Landlord/tenant Issues.
- Maintain Ongoing Relationship with Other Attorneys Designated to Respective Cases
- Provide Training, Community Outreach, and Education to Individuals and Local Community-Based Organization, and Other Advocates
- Coordinate and Collaborate with Other Groups and Organizations
- Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in The Community
- Promote the Work of The Office and Civil Practice
- Negotiate with Lenders on Behalf of Homeowners
- Manage Small Contracts with Rural Communities
- Maintain Timely and Consistent Client Contact
- Travel Is Required as The Attorney Will Be Representing Clients in Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties
- In-Home Client Visits, as Needed
- Participate in Outreach and Education Events Within the Community
- Juris Doctor (jd) Degree
- Admitted to Practice Law in The State of Ny
- Court Experience Preferred
- Must Enjoy a Fast Paced Environment
- Able to Handle Multiple Tasks
- Ability to Work Independently as Well as Within a Group
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills Required
- Public Speaking (trainings)
- Able to Identify and Evaluate Legal Issues
- Commitment to Communities We Serve
- Travel Amongst Counties, Required
- Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Analytical Abilities and Problem-Solving Skills
- Celj Offers a Competitive Benefits and Compensation Package, Including:
Extremely Generous Pto
- 90% Employer Covered Health, Dental & Vision
- Fourteen Holidays a Year, Plus Two Half-Day Holidays. Including a Week Off Between Christmas Day to New Years Day
- Summer Hours Between Memorial Day and Labor Day
- Payment of License Fees and Association Dues
- Encouragement of Professional Development
- Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness
Salary Starts at $73,522.00 Based on Experience and Alignment with Steps in Union Scale.
Celj Is an Affirmative Action/equal Opportunity Employer and Welcomes All to Apply, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Employer Recruits without Regard to Sex, Race, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity, and Any Such Candidates Are Strongly Encouraged to Apply
