Staff Attorney - Housing (Elmira)

Lawny

11 days ago

Elmira, NY

Onsite

Full Time

Junior

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About this role

The Elmira office of LawNY® seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to provide legal representation in eviction defense cases, focusing on civil legal issues impacting low-income communities. The role involves legal advocacy, community engagement, and collaboration with social service providers, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in legal services.

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Admitted to practice in New York State

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.