Staff Attorney
- KAS Project / VA Legal Services for Veterans (LSV-H) Two Communities.
One Commitment. Extraordinary Work. Some legal careers are defined by the clients you serve. This is one of them. The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) is seeking a Staff Attorney for a uniquely meaningful dual-program role: serving members and residents of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe through our KAS Project, and serving veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through our VA Legal Services for Veterans
- Homelessness (LSV-H) program. These are not simply two caseloads
- they are twomunities with deep histories, distinct needs, and an abiding right to justice. The attorney who fills this role will be trusted to show up for both, with skill, cultural humility, and genuine care. This position is based in our Canton office and includes regular in-person presence on the Akwesasne territory. If you are an attorney who believes that the law should work for everyone
- that a tribal elder navigating a housing dispute and a veteran on the edge of homelessness both deserve a zealous,passionate advocate
- we want to hear from you. About the Programs KAS Project
- Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe For the people of Akwesasne, legal problems rarely arrive in isolation. Housing insecurity, family disruption, loss of benefits
- these challenges intersect in ways that can be difficult to untangle without skilled legal help. Since 2021, LASNNY has been honored to stand alongside the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe as a trusted civil legal services partner. The KAS Project
Kaianerenhsera Aorihwa:
ke Shakotihshienons (law or legal matters which people help with)- reflects that partnership in its name and in its mission.
Unlike many legal aid programs, the KAS Project operates without ie or asset restrictions for eligible tribal members and Akwesasne residents. Every person who reaches out deserves to be heard. The attorney in this role will carry forward a relationship built on years of trust, service, and deep respect for Tribal sovereignty, cultural identity, andmunity values. This is legal aid as relationship
- not just representation. VA Legal Services for Veterans
- Homelessness (LSV-H) The men and women who served our country should never have to fight for a roof over their heads alone. Yet for too many veterans, civil legal problems
- an unlawful eviction, a wrongful benefits denial, a family law matter spiraling out of control
- be the barrier standing between them and stable housing.
LASNNY's LSV-H program, funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, exists to remove those barriers. As an LSV-H attorney, you will work alongside VA case managers, veteran serviceanizations, andmunity partners to deliver timely, effective legal help to veterans who are homeless or at serious risk of losing their housing. The work is urgent, the clients are resilient, and the impact is real. Primary Responsibilities KAS Project (SRMT) Provide civil legal advice and representation to tribal members and residents of Akwesasne in matters including housing, family law, public benefits, consumer law, and other civil legal needs
Maintain a regular in-person presence on the Akwesasne territory to conduct client meetings, intake, and outreach
Build and sustain relationships with tribal staff, leadership, andmunity partners in a manner consistent with cultural protocols andmunity norms
Participate in SRMTmunity events, client education workshops, and outreach activities
Handle matters in New York State courts and other applicable forums
Maintain accurate case records and documentation in LegalServer in accordance with program and grant requirements LSV-H (Veterans Program) Provide civil legal services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including representation in eviction proceedings, landlord-tenant disputes, public benefits matters, family law, and other civil legal emergencies
Identify and address legal barriers to housing stability, including consumer debt, outstanding warrants, driver's license reinstatement, military discharge upgrades, and protective orders
Conduct intake and outreach at VA medical facilities, veteran serviceanizations, homeless service providers, and othermunity partner sites
Collaborate with VA case managers, social workers, and other service providers as part of an interdisciplinary support team
Maintain grantpliant documentation and contribute to required LSV-H reporting and data collection
Actively support program visibility and referral-building throughmunity engagement and outreach Qualifications Required Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
Active admission to the New York State Bar, or eligibility for admission
A genuine and demonstratedmitment to public interest law and to themunities we serve
Ability to work effectively andpassionately with individuals experiencing housing instability, poverty, trauma, orplex life circumstances
Strong written and oral advocacy skills
Capacity to manage a varied caseload with thoughtfulness,anization, and care Preferred Experience in housing/eviction defense, family law, public benefits, consumer law, or veterans' benefits
Experience working with Native Americanmunities, or a demonstrated understanding of Tribal culture, governance, and sovereignty
Experience serving veterans or familiarity with VA systems and veteran-specific legal issues
Proficiency with LegalServer or aparable case management platform
Bilingual skills are a plus Compensation & Benefits LASNNY offers apetitivepensation and benefits package. Salary is set pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Staff Attorney scale, Steps 2-10:
Salary range: $75,237
- $93,914 (Steps 2-10, 2025 scale)
Step placement is determined based on experience and in accordance with the CBA
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
New York State retirement program participation
Employer-paid life insurance
Ongoing professional development support and CLE funding
Eligibility for Public Service Loan iveness (PSLF)
A mission-driven workplace where your work matters every day About LASNNY Founded in 1923, LASNNY has spent more than a century standing with the people of northeastern New York when they need legal help most.
We provide no-cost civil legal services to ie-eligible individuals and families across 16 counties through six regional offices: Albany, Amsterdam, Canton, Gloversville, Plattsburgh, and Saratoga Springs. Our work spans housing, family law, public benefits, immigration, elder law, consumer protection, and more. We are proud to be ananization where lawyers build careers, not just resumes. Our staff are deeplymitted to each other and to the people they serve, and we work hard to foster a culture that reflects that. LASNNY is an equal opportunity employer. We aremitted to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we wee applicants of all backgrounds. Lived experience relevant to the populations we serve is valued. How to Apply A cover letter describing your interest in this position and the experience you would bring to both program areas
Current resume
Writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
Three professional references Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled. We look forward to hearing from you. lasnny.isolvedhire/jobs/1785033-352537
Department:
Litigation/Advocacy
Submission Deadline:
7/17/26
