Staff Attorney - Government Benefits Unit

Legal Services NYC(8 days ago)

OnsiteFull TimeJunior$85,812 - $120,553Legal Services

About this role

Legal Services NYC provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers, fighting poverty and advocating for racial, social, and economic justice. The organization offers opportunities for growth and professional development for its staff across various legal and community service areas.

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Required Skills

Legal Research
Client Advocacy
Public Benefits
Housing Law
Community Outreach
Legal Writing
Case Management
Immigration Law
Medicaid
Client Counseling

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school
Admission to the New York Bar

About Legal Services NYC

legalservicesnyc.org

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is a nonprofit legal aid organization that provides free civil legal help to low‑income New Yorkers. LSNYC connects callers to intake specialists and attorneys for matters such as housing and eviction defense, public benefits, family and consumer law, immigration, elder law, and related services. Their multilingual intake line is open Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at 917‑661‑4500. The organization also works through community outreach, impact litigation, and policy advocacy to protect tenants, preserve benefits, and advance economic security.

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