Binghamton, New York, United States · On-site
$78k–$96k/yr
JOB POSTING Position Title: Staff Attorney Practice Area/Department: Tenant Defense Project Office Location(s): Utica, Binghamton, or Syracuse, NY Hours: 32-35 Hours per week Salary Range: $78,000.00 – $96,294.00 (…
Skills: Legal Research, Litigation, Oral Advocacy, Case Management, Negotiation
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The Staff Attorney provides comprehensive legal representation to low-income tenants in eviction and warranty-of-habitability cases. Responsibilities include managing a full caseload, conducting litigation in various courts, and providing holistic legal counseling and community outreach.
Requires a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in New York State. Candidates should have zero to five years of experience and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law.
Position Title: Staff Attorney
Practice Area/Department: Tenant Defense Project
Office Location(s): Utica, Binghamton, or Syracuse, NY
Hours: 32-35 Hours per week
Salary Range: $78,000.00 – $96,294.00 (DOE)
Supervisor: Managing Attorney
Posting Date: July 6, 2026
Application Deadline: Until position is filled
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. Our staff provides services in thirteen counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego. In addition, our Agricultural Worker Project (AWP) provides services to agricultural workers throughout New York State.
LASMNY's mission is to provide free legal assistance to low-income individuals facing civil legal issues that impact basic needs such as housing, safety, income, and healthcare. We are committed to protecting the rights of vulnerable populations including seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, immigrants, and survivors of domestic violence.
The Tenant Defense Project represents individual and group tenants in trial and appellate matters, including holdovers, nonpayment proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation in state and local courts.
The Staff Attorney will provide comprehensive legal services to eligible clients, including advice, negotiation, motion practice, discovery, and litigation. The attorney will appear in City, Town, and Village Courts across the region in eviction and warranty-of-habitability cases and will participate in education and outreach for community members, advocates, and service providers. The attorney will offer holistic assistance to clients facing financial or other hardships that may result in loss of housing.
This position offers a competitive salary, starting at $78,000.00 for law graduates with no experience and up to $96,294.00 for licensed attorneys with five years of experience. LASMNY provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply through our online application system. Click on the following link to apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/
LASMNY is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
LASMNY provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. Please contact Human Resources to request assistance.
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The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public interest law organization that provides free legal assistance to low income people facing civil, legal problems that impact the basic needs of life. Through legal advice, emergency legal services and representation, LASMNY helps low income people stabilize their finances, protect themselves as a result of wrongful evictions, protect the family home from foreclosure and tare specific vulnerable populations with our services such as senior citizens, victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans.
Offices: 120 Bleecker St, Utica, New York 13501, US · 221 S Warren St, Suite 310, Syracuse, New York 13202, US · 105 Court St, Floor 3, Binghamton, New York 13901, US · 215 Washington St, Suite 202, Watertown, New York 13601, US · 335 W 1st St, Floor 2, Oswego, New York 13126, US
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public interest law organization that provides free legal assistance to low income people facing civil, legal problems that impact the basic needs of life. Through legal advice, emergency legal services and representation, LASMNY helps low income people stabilize their finances, protect themselves as a result of wrongful evictions, protect the family home from foreclosure and tare specific vulnerable populations with our services such as senior citizens, victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans.
Offices: 120 Bleecker St, Utica, New York 13501, US · 221 S Warren St, Suite 310, Syracuse, New York 13202, US · 105 Court St, Floor 3, Binghamton, New York 13901, US · 215 Washington St, Suite 202, Watertown, New York 13601, US · 335 W 1st St, Floor 2, Oswego, New York 13126, US
