Staff Attorney - Housing (Ithaca)

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Ithaca office of LawNY® seeks to fill an immediate opening for a full time Staff Attorney in its Housing Unit. The Staff Attorney will provide direct legal representation, primarily in eviction defense cases in Tompkins County . The candidate must have the caring, patience, and emotional maturity to help people with low-income overcome crisis situations. Staff Attorneys at LawNY® provide comprehensive legal services to eligible clients and the ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of how civil legal issues affecting communities with low-income intersect with social and economic justice. QUALIFICATIONS These are the basic requirements for the position. Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State. Demonstrated commitment of service to people with low-income. Excellent oral and written communication skills COMPENSATION PACKAGE The beginning salary for a Staff Attorney at LawNY with no experience is $75,000 and the salary for a Staff Attorney with thirty years of experience is $111,100. Salary will be based on experience. LawNY is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program(PSLF). LawNY® provides an excellent package of fringe benefits including: 94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible 100% Employer paid Dental Insurance 100% Employer paid Life Insurance 100% Employer paid Enhanced Short-term Disability 100% Employer paid Long-term Disability Vision Insurance 20 Paid Vacation days per year 12 Sick days per year 5 Personal days per year 13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year 35-Hour Work Week Hybrid Work Schedule (new staff a