Experience with Tompkins and Tioga county courts and authorities is an advantage, but not a requirement. Candidates should have excellent legal advocacy and writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures. In addition, applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to helping low-income individuals overcome barriers to housing, medical care and income support. I do not know if you are the right person, but I am wondering if there are legal services for graduate students at Cornell University. Any information would be greatly appreciated! LawNY is a not-for-profit law firm that provides civil law services to low-income clients in an area of fourteen boroughs in western New York State, including the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier areas. The Ithaca office directly serves residents of Tompkins and Tioga counties. Our staff work together across multiple areas of expertise to develop a holistic approach to addressing legal issues that affect our clients and communities. Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) ® is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of 14 boroughs in upstate New York. ® LawNY offices may be able to help with issues related to housing/homelessness, public benefits, barriers to employment, SSD/SSI, veterans, health insurance, and sexual assault or domestic violence.
While not mandatory and not a source of legal advice, you may wish to contact Janna Lamey, Associate Dean of Student Life at janna.lamey@cornell.edu if you wish to discuss your personal situation. This position will be full-time, with approximately 50% of the lawyer`s time spent developing training materials, supervising and mentoring articling trainees as part of a “Engaged Cornell” project. Interns become familiar with unemployment insurance procedures, study the impact of unemployment and underemployment in the local community, and turn to other institutions that provide services to disadvantaged members of the community. Approximately 50% of the lawyer`s time is spent on legal representation of eligible clients at the administrative, judicial and appellate level for housing and utility matters. Tompkins County Attorney-in-Office 171 The Commons, Suite 227 Ithaca, NY 14850 Telephone: 607-272-7487 Fax: 607-272-7489 Tompkins County Sheriff 779 Warren Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Telephone: 607-257-1345 Several local resources are available if needed. It`s always a good idea to research your lawyer before hiring them. Each state has a disciplinary organization that oversees attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching legal discipline, you can: Child Abuse and Abuse Reporting Helpline Telephone: 1-800-342-3720 When viewing an ad, be aware of the government advertising restrictions that lawyers and law firms must comply with, as well as our Legal Directory Disclaimer FindLaw.com. Some lawyers publish comparative information about the services they offer, which may be subject to specific comparative disclosure restrictions. Advocacy Center (formerly Task Force for Battered Women) PO Box 164 Ithaca, NY 14851 Telephone: 607-277-3203 (Office) Telephone: 607-277-5000 (Helpline) Office of the Law Guardians (Citizens for Children) 121 East Buffalo Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Telephone: 607-277-3198 New York State Department of Health Vital Records Section PO Box 2602 Albany, NY 12220-2602 Phone: 518-473-8821 Dewitt Building Ithaca Neighbourhood Legal Services, NY 14850 Phone: 607-273-3666 Prerequisites: Admission to the New York State Bar with at least three years of experience is preferred. Law School graduates who take the first New York State Bar exam after graduating from law school may be eligible for practice until they are admitted to the New York State Bar under the LawNY Practice Order.
Lawyers admitted to practice in another jurisdiction may be eligible for a practice order for up to eighteen months, depending on a court decision. LawNY – Ithaca`s office assists low-income residents of Tompkins and Tioga counties. County Attorney`s Office 125 East Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: 607-274-5546 Sixth Judicial District Administrative Office Building, Suite 1501 44 Hawley Street Binghamton, NY 13901-4466 Phone: 607-721-8541 The Ithaca Legal Aid Bureau of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is an attorney. ® Applicants must have 3 years of experience and a working knowledge of New York State unemployment insurance benefits. Candidates will help disadvantaged people remove barriers to employment, maintain housing and access public benefits. You can find the contact information for each LawNY office by clicking here. LawNY – Ithaca receives funding from the New York State Office for the Aging through the Tompkins County Office for Aging and the Tioga Opportunities Department of Aging. Please contact your Seniors` Services office for more information. Procedure: Applicants must send a letter of interest, resume, three references and a sample of writing to Kelly McGovern, Esq., Director of Pro Bono Affairs at [email protected]. Community Dispute Resolution Center 120 West State Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Telephone: 607-273-9347 Ithaca Police Department 120 East Clinton Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: 607-272-3245 New York State Department of Health (Tompkins County) Harris B.