AmeriCorps Legal Assistant - Bath, NY (6 month term)

LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC. (LawNY) is seeking an AMERICORPS LEGAL ASSISTANT (6 month Term) – Bath, NY

The Access to Justice Project is a partnership between LawNY and AmeriCorps, America’s most preeminent volunteer service program, which seeks to address the legal needs of clients with low income by expanding the level of legal assistance available and helping them to access the legal system in order to achieve economic benefits, decent housing, health care and other critical basic needs. In addition, members work to recruit and support community volunteers and enhance efforts at collaboration with local human services agencies.

AmeriCorps members provide intake and screening services for income-eligible persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems and outreach to underserved populations. They are offered the opportunity for direct, substantive legal experience, excellent training and a chance to make a critical difference for low-income...