As a result of COVID-19, there is an increased need for services related to health, public benefits, and housing. To address these needs, this week’s edition highlights attorney positions with civil legal aid organizations. Some of the positions described below are temporary contracts.

Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing, Inc.

The Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing (LCBH) advocates on behalf of Chicago’s renters. LCBH’s work focuses on serving low-income and working-class families living in unassisted, private market housing.

LCBH seeks to hire temporary attorneys to represent Chicago renters facing eviction as a result of the pandemic. These attorneys will be expected to litigate on behalf of clients as well as coordinate with rental assistance and social service programs. Ideal candidates will have experience with litigation, particularly related to housing law.

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The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY) provides free counsel, advice, and legal representation to individuals across 13 counties of central New York. Services span legal areas of domestic violence, disability rights, elder law, housing, veterans rights, and much more.

LASMNY is hiring a staff attorney to work on its COVID-19 Project. This Project provides services to low-income residents impacted by COVID-19, focusing on legal matters related to employment, family, housing, public benefits, and more. The staff attorney will be ask to provide representation on all COVID-19 related civil legal matters as well as develop education materials to inform the public about COVID-related legal issues.

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The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of sixteen counties in northeastern New York. LASNNY’s services include programs which serve children, the eldery, those facing homelessness, victims of domestic violence, and those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.

LASNNY seeks housing attorneys to work in its Homelessness Prevention program. These attorneys will be expected to provide direct representation in eviction cases as well as coordinate with government and nonprofit agencies providing support services to individuals and families facing homelessness. The ideal candidates will have experience in housing law and be committed to helping low-income and disadvantaged individuals and communities.

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Legal Services of South Central Michigan

Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families in south central Michigan. These services focus on homelessness prevention, domestic violence and elder abuse prevention, and assistance in accessing health care, food, and needs-based income programs.

Due to the increased need for services resulting from COVID-19, LSSCM seeks to fill three contract attorney positions to address unemployment insurance, bankruptcy, and housing. The ideal candidates have experience in the respective legal areas and a demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved communities.

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Michigan Poverty Law Program

The Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP) provides state support services to local civil legal aid programs and poverty law advocates. MPLP achieves its goals by providing advocates with providing access to case consultation, counseling, and client referrals.

MPLP seeks a six-month Contract Attorney for COVID-19 related eviction prevention advocacy. This attorney will advise and represent tenants facing eviction statewide, and engage in support activities related to eviction prevention.

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