Staff Attorney - Housing

Lawny

4 months ago

Olean, NY

Hybrid

Full Time

Junior

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About this role

The Staff Attorney at LawNY® in its Housing Unit provides legal services to low-income clients facing foreclosure, landlord-tenant issues, and housing-related benefits. The role emphasizes community engagement, legal advocacy, and collaboration to address housing crises from an equity perspective.

Skills

Qualifications

Admitted to practice in New York StateCommitment to low-income serviceExcellent communication skills

About Lawny

lawny.org

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.