AmeriCorps Legal Assistant - Bath, NY (6 month term)

Lawny

4 months ago

Bath, New York

Onsite

Full Time

Junior

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About this role

LawNY® is seeking a 6-month AmeriCorps Legal Assistant based in Bath, NY, to support their Access to Justice Project. The role involves assisting low-income clients with civil law issues, providing outreach, and collaborating with local agencies to improve access to legal resources. The position offers direct legal experience, training, and community service opportunities.

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About Lawny

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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is a nonprofit legal services organization that provides free civil legal aid to low-income people across western New York. It helps clients with housing, family law, public benefits, consumer, elder, disability, and other non‑criminal civil matters through direct representation, legal advice, community education, and self‑help resources. LawNY operates multiple offices and outreach programs across the region and partners with community organizations to expand access to justice and pursue systemic advocacy for vulnerable residents.