ALBANY LAW SCHOOL seeks a staff attorney to work in The Edward P. Swyer Justice Center providing legal advocacy services and direct representation to clients in its Family Violence Litigation Clinic and performing other related duties pursuant to grants and contracts. Appointment will be as Associate Staff Attorney, Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, depending on experience. We value diversity and seek applicants from backgrounds that add to a community that aims to foster respect and inclusion.

Essential Job Functions

·         Assists in direct supervision of Clinic students as they provide representation to Clinic clients.

·         Assists Director in the selection of clients and development of legal matters.

·         Supervises community outreach conducted by students.

·         Assists Director in meeting donor/major gift/grant objectives, including attending meetings, drafting reports and contributing to matters impacting Clinic policy.

·         Assists Director with organizational tasks for classroom (student manuals, syllabi, readings, and arranging for  guest speakers).

·         Performs legal research as needed.

·         Provides instruction in classroom, at the discretion of and under the supervision of the Director.

·         Handles client representation during breaks and summer.

·         Assists Director in the selection of incoming students.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

·         Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

·         Excellent lawyering and litigation skills.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Excellent legal research skills and analysis.

·         Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office Suite products, Lexis and Westlaw.

Qualification Standards

·         Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school.

·         Admission to the New York State Bar.

·         Two or more years of practical legal experience in the area of Family Law in New York, specifically domestic violence, preferred.  Recent law school graduate with clinical legal experience or coursework in family law/domestic violence issues will be considered.

·         Valid driver’s license.

Application Instructions
To apply, please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for at least three references. Questions should be addressed to Professor Dale Cecka at dceck@albanylaw.edu . 

 

Compensation:  The estimated salary range for this position is $60,000-$85,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and in consideration of internal equity.  Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with 5% retirement contribution, employer paid life insurance and disability coverage and generous paid time off (PTO, volunteer time off, holidays and parental leave). We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.

Albany Law School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of our student body, and community. We encourage applicants including first-gen professionals, women, applicants of color, LGBTQ, veterans, and other members of systemically marginalized groups.