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

Lawny

28 days ago

Rochester, New York

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LawNY® is seeking an AmeriCorps Legal Assistant for a 6-month term based in Rochester, NY, focusing on assisting low-income clients with civil law issues and outreach to underserved communities. The role offers direct legal experience, training, and benefits.

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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.