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Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. For over 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal services that help our clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. LSNYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country; our staff of more than 600 people in neighborhood-based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs helps hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers annually. We partner with scores of community-based and client-run organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize our effectiveness. Our work fights discrimination and helps to achieve equity for all low-income New Yorkers. LSNYC employees have numerous oppor
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- Listed from Legal Services NYC's careers site via Greenhouse · last confirmed on the source 19 Oct 2026
- Posted 31 Mar 2025
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We seek an attorney admitted to the New York State Bar with: A demonstrated passion for social justice and a commitment to working with low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity; Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills; Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to provide supportive and consistent supervision to a diverse team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in a fast paced and high-volume practice; Minimum of five years of litigation experience; Admission to the federal bar or ability to be admitted quickly; and Demonstrated expertise in disability law and policy, or experience with complex litigation. How to Apply Applicants should upload a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to the Greenhouse portal. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please. BLS offers an excellent benefits package and highly competitive public interest salary. LSNYC employees receive excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision plans; contributions to a 403(b) plan; and generous leave time, and have access to a robust training and professional development program. Salary is
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Legal Services NYC
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