Staff Attorney: Civil Unit - Buffalo Office at ECBA Volunteer Lawyers Project - VLP in Buffalo, NY, USA

Job description

• Note: Both a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position are required to consider your application.

Responsibilities

• Provide full representation, brief service, and advice and counsel in a wide array of civil practice areas including but not limited to divorce, end of life planning, name changes, bankruptcies, estates, and other civil matters.
• Prepare cases for referral and work with VLP's Pro Bono Program Manager to refer cases to pro bono attorneys and provide follow-up on cases when needed.
• Ensure files are opened and closed in a timely manner and that all files have appropriate notes and adhere to file maintenance policies.
• Participate in regular case conferences with Supervisor and unit, as directed.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic client files by promptly uploading documents, recording all substantive case activity and communications in the case management system, and opening and closing matters in accordance with office procedures.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals, support staff, and interns.
• Requires some travel (NYS valid driver's license is required along with regular access to a vehicle).
• Assist in community outreach efforts at community events which may include presentations, tabling, or staffing clinics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• JD required.
• Admitted to practice law in New York State and in good standing with 1 – 4 years of experience in civil matters.

Skills

Required

• Strong attention to detail
• Legal Server
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint

Benefits

• 18 paid holidays including the time between December 24th and January 1st
• 11 vacation days and 2 personal days in year one
• 15 vacation days and 4 personal days in year 2 (vacation caps at 23 days starting in year 6)
• 10 sick days each year (5 are frontloaded; 5 are accrued)
• 2 Sunshine Days to be used between Memorial Day and Labor Day (prorated for staff hired between those holidays)
• Flexible schedule
• Discourages weekend work, encourages utilizing PTO
• Salary ranges from $68,000 - $80,133 based on years of relevant work experience
• Employer paid benefits: 90% employer paid health insurance premiums, a Health Reimbursement Arrangement account, long-term disability insurance, life/AD&D insurance, 403b contributions, Employee Assistance Program
• Other Benefits: Other benefits are available through pre-tax employee contributions: FSA, Dependent Care FSA, transportation account, 403b plan.
• Fees: Notary application and renewal and attorney registration fees (if applicable)
• Loan Forgiveness: ECBAVLP is an eligible employer for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the District Attorney and Indigent Legal Services Attorney Loan Forgiveness program (DALF)