Role overview
Job description
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 23 Oct 2026
- Posted 21 Oct 2026
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
At least 2 years of experience as a legal services attorney, including public benefits, Medicaid, or housing benefits work Experience and expertise in One-Shot Deals, SNAP, Medicaid and other public benefits Demonstrated communication habits that are consistently prompt and highly responsive Collaborative orientation, capacity to work in a team, and solution-oriented approach Strong organizational skills Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Experience working with underserved communities Strong cultural or personal ties to the communities we serve J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar Proficiency in a language other than English and Spanish is preferred Compensation and Benefits Salary Range (Based on years’ experience): 1–10 years: $88,181-$113,737 11–20 years: $116,338-$137,347 21+ years: $143,685+ MLS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, generous paid leave, and an employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan. This position is a non-managerial position. Staff members who are not managers are members of the LSSA/NOLSW UAW Local 2320 Union. To Apply Please submit a cov
Department · Government Benefits
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Legal Services NYC
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