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

Lawny

14 days ago

Olean, New York

Onsite

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About this role

Legal Assistance of Western New York Inc.® (LawNY®) is seeking an AmeriCorps Legal Assistant for a 6-month term based out of Olean, NY. The role involves providing intake and screening services for low-income clients seeking civil legal aid, supporting community outreach, and collaborating with local agencies to enhance access to justice.

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Qualifications

Two Years of CollegeExperience Working with Low-Income Clients (Preferred)

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.