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Full time
 
Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel, Criminal Law Reform Project (Term-Limited)
ACLU New York, NY
ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of  Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel in the Criminal Law Reform Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY , San Francisco, CA, or Washington, DC. This is a  hybrid role  that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight  (8) days per month.   This is a 2-year, limited term position.  The Criminal Law Reform Project’s mission is to advocate for the constitutional and civil rights of those impacted by criminal legal systems. We use litigation and advocacy to confront systemic government conduct that fuels the carceral state and police abuse, and oppresses people based on race, class, and other characteristics. CLRP does this work because everyone suspected, accused, or convicted of a crime deserves dignity, fairness, and an opportunity to thrive.    This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is...

Apr 30, 2026
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Full time
 
Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Services - General Litigation
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. New York, NY
JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Staff Attorney is responsible for independently litigating personal injury lawsuits for the Company and working with other members in the Law Department on matters, as necessary. ABOUT US Mission Statement: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience. Benefits: We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families....

Apr 29, 2026
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Full time
 
Staff Attorney--Short Term/Part Time
Rue Gilt Groupe New York, NY
Title of role: Staff Attorney Short Term/ Part Time Location: New York or Boston or Remote Approved Salary Range: $75-$100 hr About the Role : The Rue Gilt Groupe legal team is seeking an attorney with multiple years of experience to serve as a Short Term-Part Time Staff Attorney. This position is a part-time role (approximately 10-20 hours/week) for about 6 months (May through December). The Short Term-Part Time Staff Attorney will work closely with Rue Gilt Groupe’s in-house legal team on a wide variety of legal matters. The Short Term-Part Time Staff Attorney will be an integral part of the team, contributing to all aspects of the legal needs of the business. Candidates should be able to work independently, be innovative, pay meticulous attention to detail, and be able to work confidently with guidance from the legal team. Key Responsibilities: Lead the drafting, negotiating and completion of a wide variety of contracts and documents for RGG, such as...

Apr 29, 2026
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Staff Attorney, DNA Unit
Legal Aid Society New York, NY
The Criminal Defense Practice of The Legal Aid Society has openings for a Staff Attorney in its DNA Forensics Unit. The positions are in our Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens Trial Offices. The DNA Unit was created in 2013 to provide citywide training, support and resources to attorneys whose clients are charged with forensic evidence, including DNA, fingerprint, ballistics, firearm and toolmark analysis. Staff Attorneys in the DNA Forensics Unit are the Society's in-house experts in forensic science matters and provide support for Criminal Defense Practice attorneys and other defense attorneys. They maintain caseloads pertaining to matters where DNA evidence or other forensic feature comparison methods are involved and provide support, including expert assistance and second-seating cases handled by other Society attorneys. All members of this citywide unit work together to develop, implement, and coordinate Society policy and litigation strategy concerning forensic science...

Apr 23, 2026
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Full time
 
Senior Staff Attorney Req - 4945
BronxWorks New York, NY
Organization Overview: BronxWorks is a leading nonprofit serving Bronx residents for over 50 years. With more than 65 program sites, we provide housing support, youth and senior services, immigration assistance, financial empowerment, and more. Our Legal Services Department works to advance housing justice and prevent displacement for low income tenants across the Bronx. Senior Staff Attorney Opportunity The Tenant Defense Senior Staff Attorney I role provides professional growth opportunities for attorneys with at least three years of experience who are working toward supervisory roles, along with a salary increase above the staff attorney scale. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive legal representation to tenants referred to BronxWorks through the Universal Access to Counsel initiative and other referral sources. Litigate in various forums including housing court, appellate courts, and administrative tribunals,...

Apr 21, 2026
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Full time
 
Senior Counsel, Senior Staff Attorney, Staff Attorney, Voting Rights Project
ACLU New York, NY
ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of  Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel in the Voting Rights Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. or Washington, D.C. This is a  hybrid role  that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight  (8) days per month.   Established in 1965, VRP has worked to protect the gains in political participation won by voters of color since passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA). Since its inception, the Voting Rights Project has litigated hundreds of voting rights cases, and has aggressively and successfully challenged efforts to suppress voting or to dilute minority voting strength. The Project’s mission is to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination. The Project has three principles: (1) all Americans should be eligible to vote; (2) voting should be free and easy; and (3) all people...

Apr 17, 2026
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Full time
 
Staff Attorney - Housing
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. New York, NY
POSITION DESCRIPTION The Jamestown 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 Chautauqua with additional town and village coverage in Cattaraugus 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...

Apr 14, 2026
LA
Full time
 
Temporary Staff Attorney, Immigration Law Unit – Federal Litigation Team
Legal Aid Society New York, NY
The Immigration Law Unit (ILU) in The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice has one Temporary Staff Attorney position available. This one-year assignment will help ILU’s Federal Litigation team build capacity to represent low-income clients before the U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Courts of Appeals to safeguard immigrants’ constitutional rights and ensure that immigration laws are accurately interpreted and fairly applied. In particular, the attorney will assist in expanding our capacity to assist non-citizens in habeas matters, including utilizing advanced technology to integrate emerging legal arguments and create sharable litigation resources. The Staff Attorney will work closely with colleagues, as well as the clients they represent, to identify federal court interventions to address our clients’ needs. The Staff Attorney’s essential duties will include undertaking affirmative and other litigation challenging unlawful policies and practices, including habeas...

Apr 14, 2026
LA
Full time
 
Staff Attorney - General Law & Public Benefits
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. New York, NY
POSITION DESCRIPTION The Ithaca office of LawNY® seeks to fill an immediate opening for a full time Staff Attorney in its General Law/Public Benefits Unit. The Staff Attorney will assist at-risk students with cases involving education plans, school discipline for those with special needs, homelessness, and other issues specifically affecting students with low-income. The Staff Attorney will also assist clients with public benefits issues, which will include representing clients who have been denied disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.  We encourage applicants with a wide range of substantive legal experience to apply. We expect those who fill this position will grow and adapt their practice to the needs of the community and the organization. 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...

Apr 11, 2026
LA
Full time
 
Staff Attorney, Family/Domestic Violence Unit
Legal Aid Society New York, NY
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice has an opening for a Staff Attorney in the Family/Domestic Violence (DV) Project of the Bronx Neighborhood Office. The Family/DV Project provides comprehensive direct legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence in a broad range of civil matters, including orders of protection, divorces, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, property rights, and contested divorces. The Family/DV Staff Attorney is expected to represent clients in all five boroughs primarily in family law and matrimonial matters, including contested matrimonials, custody, visitation, orders of protection, child and spousal support matters and uncontested divorces, as well as represent clients in multiple venues, including Supreme, Family, and the Integrated Domestic Violence courts. As part of the Family/DV Practice, the Staff Attorney will also work in conjunction with several community-based...

Apr 10, 2026
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Staff Attorney Non for profit
Phaxis New York, NY
Staff Attorney – Non-Profit/Government 9 month Contract (Temporary, Remote) Pay Rate: $48–$54/hour A community-based non-profit organization is seeking a Staff Attorney to support its Contracts and Management Services team. This role will focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts tied to federal, state, and local funding, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Key Responsibilities: Advise internal departments on legal matters related to contracts and grant-funded programs Draft, review, redline, and negotiate subrecipient agreements, vendor contracts, and other legal documents Ensure all contractual agreements align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare memoranda Monitor and interpret regulatory changes at the city, state, and federal levels Provide guidance on ad hoc legal matters as needed Support compliance with government funding requirements, including...

Apr 08, 2026
LA
Full time
 
Staff Attorney, Family/Domestic Violence Unit
Legal Aid Society NY
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice has an opening for a Staff Attorney in the Family/Domestic Violence (DV) Project of the Bronx Neighborhood Office. The Family/DV Project provides comprehensive direct legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence in a broad range of civil matters, including orders of protection, divorces, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, property rights, and contested divorces. The Family/DV Staff Attorney is expected to represent clients in all five boroughs primarily in family law and matrimonial matters, including contested matrimonials, custody, visitation, orders of protection, child and spousal support matters and uncontested divorces, as well as represent clients in multiple venues, including Supreme, Family, and the Integrated Domestic Violence courts. As part of the Family/DV Practice, the Staff Attorney will also work in conjunction with several community-based organizations that are...

Apr 04, 2026
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Staff Attorney in the Consumer Debt Law
Nassau Suffolk Law Services Committee Inc. Hempstead, NY
POSITION AVAILABLE: Staff Attorney in the Consumer Debt Law Project OVERVIEW: For more than 50 years, Nassau Suffolk Law Services (NSLS) has been providing free, high- quality legal counsel in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake including: eviction and foreclosure prevention, income maintenance, disability, elder law, healthcare, consumer fraud and more. As the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services on Long Island, our services support thousands of poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney. With the gap separating those who can and cannot afford legal representation widening each day, we work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay. NSLS has a staff over one hundred employees situated in three offices across Long Island. OFFICE LOCATION: Nassau and Suffolk County DUTIES: The Consumer Debt Law Project staff attorney will represent low-income debtors in consumer law...

Apr 12, 2026
CA
Full time
 
Staff Attorney
Central American Refugee Center Hempstead, NY
The Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN) is a non-profit that has served the immigrant community on Long Island for four decades through legal services, community education and advocacy. We seek a passionate and dedicated immigration attorney to join our robust, dynamic and growing legal team with our Office of New American’s Nassau Legal Counsel. The position is a full time, salaried, exempt position. Overview of the Role The Staff Attorney will provide critical legal services to immigrants in Nassau County through direct representation and legal clinics. The attorney will also educate immigrants on their legal rights and changes to immigration law and policy through community seminars and workshops. The attorney will join six other members of CARECEN's ONA Legal Counsel program, which is an integral part of CARECEN's robust, dynamic legal team. Primary Duties Screen, counsel, and represent immigrants in affirmative and defensive cases in accordance with...

Apr 04, 2026
LA
Full time
 
Staff Attorney Immigration Law Unit, Detained Removal Defense
Legal Aid Society New York, NY
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking staff attorneys for our city-wide Immigration Law Unit (ILU) to assist with detained removal defense. As part of an initiative called the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP), ILU represents detained clients in removal and bond proceedings before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, related proceedings before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and, when appropriate, in Family Court proceedings. NYIFUP is the nation’s first universal representation program for immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is a collaboration between Legal Aid, Brooklyn Defender Services, and The Bronx Defenders. ILU also represents NYIFUP clients who are released from custody and continue to meet income eligibility requirements. ILU is a recognized leader in providing high-quality representation to non-citizens in all five boroughs of...

Apr 14, 2026
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Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Services - General Litigation
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. New York, NY
Required Education/Experience Juris Doctorate Degree from a recognized/accredited Law School. Relevant Work Experience Must have a minimum of five years' experience as a practicing attorney, required. Must be an attorney in good standing admitted to practice in the State of New York, required. Licenses and Certifications Driver's License Required Additional Physical Demands The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed. EEO Statement: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive...

Apr 29, 2026
AJ
Full time
 
Supervising Attorney, Homeowner Assistance & Bankruptcy
Access Justice Brooklyn NY
Organization Description Access Justice Brooklyn (AJB) is a nonprofit organization that uses the collective talents of our staff and volunteers to provide high-quality, pro bono legal services and community education to our neighbors in need. We envision an equitable Brooklyn where everyone knows their rights and has access to legal support. To achieve this vision, we partner with compassionate pro bono attorneys and cross industry professionals to provide high-quality civil legal services that help ensure equal access to the legal system. Our dedicated staff and volunteer legal professionals provide direct civil legal services and assistance to low-income Brooklyn residents in areas that contribute to the economic security of Brooklyn households, ensuring that income does not represent a barrier to legal help and financial stability. Staff also participate in and facilitate clinics, hotlines, and other types of legal education. Learn more about Access Justice Brooklyn by...

Apr 17, 2026
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Full time
 
Supervising Paralegal
Neighborhood Association NY
Join a team where your professional growth directly impacts vulnerable families across New York City by providing crucial housing services and eviction prevention legal support that helps clients achieve permanent, stable housing. At NAICA, we’re committed to being an employer of choice by attracting top talent, fostering an engaging work environment, and providing the support you need to advance your career while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Title : Supervising Attorney Location : New York Metropolitan Area Reports to : Director of Legal Services Pay Range: $133,000 - $133,000 per year FLSA Status : Exempt Status : Full-time (35 hour per week) Role Summary : The Supervising Attorney will supervise a team of staff attorneys and paralegals. The Supervising Attorney holds a leadership role, they are responsible for training and mentoring the legal. The Supervising Attorney needs to have strong management skills, experience...

Apr 06, 2026
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Full time
 
Education Attorney
Long Island Advocacy Center New Hyde Park, NY
Full Time or Part Time Position Long Island Advocacy (LIAC) is an established nonprofit organization that provides education advocacy and legal support to students attending school on Long Island. Our staff works together to advocate for the rights of all students regardless of disability, gender, legal status or participation in the juvenile justice system. LIAC is seeking a staff attorney that will be part of a team supporting youth in Nassau County dealing with challenging behaviors and Code of Conduct violations at school. This staff attorney will also provide legal and/or technical assistance to families who meet criteria of the Long Island Advocacy Center. Responsibilities: Provide legal guidance to education advocates; Participate and assist in intakes over the phone and in person; Represent minors at Hearings such as Superintendent Hearings and/or Impartial Hearings Collaborate with staff in the analysis and creation of legal strategies;...

Apr 11, 2026
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Supervising Attorney, Immigration Detained Removal Defense - Immigration Law Unit
Legal Aid Society New York, NY
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a Supervising Attorney for our citywide Immigration Law Unit (ILU) to assist with our detained removal defense project. As part of an initiative called the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP), ILU represents detained clients in removal and bond proceedings before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, related proceedings before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and, when appropriate, in Family Court proceedings. NYIFUP is the nation’s first universal representation program for immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is a collaboration between Legal Aid, Brooklyn Defender Services, and The Bronx Defenders. ILU also represents NYIFUP clients who are released from custody and continue to meet income eligibility requirements. The Immigration Law Unit of The Legal Aid Society is a recognized leader...

Apr 19, 2026
LA
Full time
 
Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense
Legal Aid Society New York, NY
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking experienced and talented lawyers with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated Housing team as a Supervising Attorney in our Housing Justice Unit – Tenant Defense. The Housing Justice Unit- Tenant Defense has community-based offices in each of the boroughs. The Supervising Attorney could be placed in any of our Neighborhood Offices. The Civil Practice’s Housing Justice Unit – Tenant Defense provides both eviction defense and affirmative litigation strategies to help advocate for our clients. Our Housing practice handles a broad range of individual tenant representation at the trial and appellate levels, including holdovers, nonpayment proceedings, HPs, Housing Authority administrative hearings, and state and federal court appeals, while our Housing Justice Unit - Group Advocacy practice represents low-income tenant associations and tenant groups in proceedings to enforce the...

Apr 14, 2026
LA
Full time
 
Supervising Attorney, Elder Law Unit & Universal Access (Bronx)
Legal Aid Society New York, NY
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated Housing team as the Supervising Attorney of the Elder Law Unit-Bronx. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for representing the most vulnerable clients and in multidisciplinary collaboration ensuring the seniors we represent not only preserve their tenancies but continue to live in the community healthy and safely long after their eviction case has ended. The Legal Aid Society has a long history of providing eviction defense services to seniors. The Elder Law Unit (ELU) is a city-wide unit with teams in both the Bronx and Brooklyn. The ELU is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team, including attorneys, social workers and paralegal casehandlers, specializing in eviction defense for seniors. The ELU recognizes that the preservation of housing for a senior often involves many intersecting...

Apr 14, 2026
LA
Full time
 
Supervising Attorney - General Law
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. New York, NY
POSITION DESCRIPTION The Ithaca office of LawNY® seeks to fill an opening for a Supervising Attorney in our General Law Unit.  The Attorney will provide direct legal representation to claimants appealing denials of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) claims. This work will include administrative appeals within the Social Security Administration appeals process, as well as litigation in federal court. In addition, the Attorney will supervise up to five staff members, consisting of Staff Attorneys and Paralegals who are providing direct representation to clients on government benefits issues (SSI/SSDI, unemployment insurance, public assistance and SNAP), elder law, and education law. We encourage applicants with a wide range of substantive legal experience to apply. We expect those who fill this position will grow and adapt their practice to the needs of the community and the organization, and place an emphasis on supervision...

Apr 11, 2026
LA
Full time
 
Supervising Attorney, Queens Tenant Defense
Legal Aid Society New York, NY
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking an experienced lawyer with a commitment to public interest practice to join a dedicated team of managers as a Supervising Attorney of the Queens Neighborhood Office’s Housing Justice Unit – Tenant Defense. The Civil Practice’s Housing Justice Program engages in both eviction defense and affirmative litigation and handles a broad range of individual tenant representation at the trial and appellate levels, including holdovers, nonpayment proceedings, HPs, Housing Authority administrative hearings, and state and federal court appeals. The Tenant Defense practice primarily handles eviction prevention cases through the Universal Access (often referred to as the Right to Counsel) program in Housing Court. The Supervising Attorney will primarily supervise staff, provide training, and facilitate intake. The Supervising Attorney participates in...

Apr 10, 2026
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