The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is a nonprofit civil legal services program seeking a Foreclosure Prevention Attorney. The attorney will provide legal assistance to homeowners threatened with foreclosure and engage in advocacy with mortgage servicers and local agencies.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing advice, brief service, negotiation, and full representation in foreclosure proceedings, settlement conferences, and other foreclosure-related cases to homeowners at risk of mortgage or tax foreclosure
- Engage in non-litigation advocacy with mortgage servicers, tax districts, and other local and state agencies
- Provide counsel and, when necessary, assistance to homeowners in accessing/applying for available funds to prevent foreclosure
- Responsible for related detailed grant reporting and must work closely with other staff at LASNNY, project partners, and housing counseling agencies
- Expected to conduct outreach to prospective clients and routinely be out of the office at court, community partner agencies, or other off-site locations, attend meetings of the HomeSave Coalition and other local community meetings and participate in clinics, community legal education, or other outreach events
- Provide free legal assistance to eligible households in a variety of legal matters to meet their clients' essential needs, such as housing and subsistence income, including housing-related bankruptcy, housing post-foreclosure, or other homeownership-related issues
- Expected to represent clients in multiple forums, in varied areas of law, and types of actions and proceedings
- Provide advice, brief service, and full representation to eligible clients
- Responsibilities will include data collection, grant reporting, case file, and case management system maintenance
Skills
- Must be licensed to practice law in NYS or be eligible for admission
- Law Graduates will be considered if they have taken the bar exam
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and providing high-quality legal services to clients in civil matters
- Must be able to communicate effectively and work independently and efficiently
- Sensitive to the needs of the low and moderate-income households in crisis
- Good computer and administrative skills including accurate and quick data entry
- Ability to handle high volume caseload, work off-site, and collaboratively with community partner agency staff
- New York State resident with reliable transportation
- Prior experience in foreclosure representation, real estate, or housing law-related experience is preferred
- The ability to speak Spanish is a plus
Benefits
- Generous time off
- Excellent health insurance coverage with premiums primarily paid by LASNNY
- Health and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- Qualifying moving expenses
- Flexible hybrid-remote and alternative work schedules
Company Overview
- The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) fights for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and for a society which is inclusive and equitable for all. It was founded in 1923, and is headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.lasnny.org/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.