New York Law School is seeking a part-time Attorney Project Coordinator who will train and supervise law students and recent law school graduates in providing pro bono civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers through a unique collaborative effort between the New York State courts and New York Law School. The Coordinator will oversee the provision of information, advice, counseling, and limited-scope representation in two court-based programs: the Uncontested Divorce Program in Bronx County Supreme Court and the Consumer Debt Volunteer Lawyer for the Day Program in New York County Civil Court.
Essential functions
Manage New York Law School’s participation [TE1] in the New York State courts’ Uncontested Divorce and Consumer Debt Volunteer Lawyer for the Day pro bono programs (both part of the New York State Courts Access to Justice Program)
Recruit law students, recent graduates, and attorney alumni volunteers to the programs
Lead trainings and provide on-site supervision to volunteers
Assign and manage cases handled by volunteers
Required education and experience
Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice in New York State
Experience with consumer law
Experience leading student groups or managing student volunteer projects
Preference given to applicants with civil legal services, clinical, or fellowship experience; applicants with experience in divorce law; and applicants fluent in Spanish
About New York Law School
Founded in 1891, New York Law School (NYLS) is an independent law school located in the heart of New York City’s legal, government, financial, and emerging tech centers. Known as “New York’s law school,” NYLS embraces the city as its classroom by complementing a rigorous legal education with an innovative and diverse set of “uniquely New York” experiential learning opportunities. Since NYLS opened its doors 125 years ago, its graduates have gone on to hold high elected and appointed office in the City, lead large and small firms, and gain broad recognition as captains of business and industry. Our renowned faculty of prolific scholars has built the School’s strength in such areas as constitutional law, civil and human rights, business and finance law, media and information law, tax law, real estate, and a number of interdisciplinary fields.
NYLS has more than 17,000 graduates and currently enrolls approximately 900 students in its full-time, part-time, and Two-Year Honors J.D. programs. The School also offers an LL.M in Taxation degree program.
We offer an excellent comprehensive compensation and benefit package.
Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and completed job application to jobs@nyls.edu. The application may be obtained at www.nyls.edu. Please be sure to include your salary requirements and salary history when completing the application.
New York Law School is an Equal Opportunity Employer