Attorney

Attorney Full Time, Regular – Buffalo, NY, US Staff Attorney – Family & Matrimonial Law Location: Buffalo, NY | Work Week: 35 Hours (with reduced summer hours) Why Join Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS)? At NLS, we believe your passion for justice should not compromise your well‑being. As the largest non‑profit provider of civil legal services in the five Western New York counties, we offer a supportive environment where you can make a profound impact on low‑income individuals and survivors of domestic violence. True Work‑Life Balance: 35‑hour work week to prevent burnout. Professional Growth: Direct mentorship from seasoned family law experts and paid training. Student Loan Support: Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Holistic Advocacy: Work within a collaborative system that addresses root causes of client challenges. The Impact You’ll Make As a Staff Attorney in our Family Unit, you will be the voice for those navigating the legal system during their most vulnerable moments. Your role will involve: Litigation & Advocacy: Managing a meaningful caseload of matrimonial and family law matters, including representation in both Supreme Court and Family Court. Full‑Spectrum Counsel: Providing everything from high‑level advice to litigation for divorce, custody, family offense, and support matters. Community Leadership: Conducting outreach and education to empower the Buffalo community and dismantle systemic barriers to justice. Collaborative Practice: Working alongside other substantive units, community partners, and government agencies to ensure clients receive comprehensive care. What You Bring to the Team Credentials: J.D. and New York State Bar Membership (applications welcomed from those with pending membership). Perspective: Commitment to cultural competency and a desire to work with diverse, underserved populations. Skills: Strong writing and editing abilities, sharp eye for detail, and a proactive approach to learning domestic relations law. Bonus Points: Fluency in a second language or background in civil legal services. Salary and Benefits Salary is based on bar admission and years of experience, following a step system (Steps 1–22). Current salary steps include: Step 1: $71,000.00 Step 5: $78,156.78 Step 10: $90,338.62 Step 15: $101,873.70 Step 22: $120,913.76 Full‑time position with a 35‑hour work week and reduced summer hours. NLS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a generous paid time off policy (3 weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays, and an additional week of PTO between Christmas and New Year’s); sick and personal leave; public student loan forgiveness eligibility; life insurance; a pension plan; HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts; paid memberships; and professional development opportunities. How To Apply To apply, please visit our career center. Emails are welcome at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr