Foreclosure Prevention Project Staff Attorney - Albany

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is a nonprofit civil legal services program seeking a Foreclosure Prevention Attorney. The attorney will provide legal assistance to homeowners threatened with foreclosure and engage in advocacy with mortgage servicers and local agencies.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for providing advice, brief service, negotiation, and full representation in foreclosure proceedings, settlement conferences, and other foreclosure-related cases to homeowners at risk of mortgage or tax foreclosureEngage in non-litigation advocacy with mortgage servicers, tax districts, and other local and state agenciesProvide counsel and, when necessary, assistance to homeowners in accessing/applying for available funds to prevent foreclosureResponsible for related detailed grant reporting and must work closely with other staff at LASNNY, project partners, and housing counseling agenciesExpected to conduct outreach to prospective clients and routinely be out of the office at court, community partner agencies, or other off-site locations, attend meetings of the HomeSave Coalition and other local community meetings and participate in clinics, community legal education, or other outreach eventsProvide free legal assistance to eligible households in a variety of legal matters to meet their clients' essential needs, such as housing and subsistence income, including housing-related bankruptcy, housing post-foreclosure, or other homeownership-related issuesExpected to represent clients in multiple forums, in varied areas of law, and types of actions and proceedingsProvide advice, brief service, and full representation to eligible clientsResponsibilities will include data collection, grant reporting, case file, and case management system maintenanceSkillsMust be licensed to practice law in NYS or be eligible for admissionLaw Graduates will be considered if they have taken the bar examDemonstrated commitment to public interest law and providing high-quality legal services to clients in civil mattersMust be able to communicate effectively and work independently and efficientlySensitive to the needs of the low and moderate-income households in crisisGood computer and administrative skills including accurate and quick data entryAbility to handle high volume caseload, work off-site, and collaboratively with community partner agency staffNew York State resident with reliable transportationPrior experience in foreclosure representation, real estate, or housing law-related experience is preferredThe ability to speak Spanish is a plusBenefitsGenerous time offExcellent health insurance coverage with premiums primarily paid by LASNNYHealth and long-term disability insuranceRetirement contributionsTuition reimbursementQualifying moving expensesFlexible hybrid-remote and alternative work schedulesCompany OverviewThe Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) fights for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and for a society which is inclusive and equitable for all. It was founded in 1923, and is headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.lasnny.org/.Company H1B SponsorshipLegal Aid Society of Northeastern New York has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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