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Job OpportunitiesJob PostingsMarch 26, 2008 FULL TIME STAFF ATTORNEY: FORECLOSURE PREVENTION OFFICE LOCATION: The position will serve both Nassau and Suffolk Counties Nassau/Suffolk Law Services has just received funding to provide legal services in the aid of homeowners who are facing foreclosure. This position is part of a joint venture with the Empire Justice Center and Long Island Housing Services. The services will include direct representation in foreclosure actions, assistance in post-foreclosure evictions, commencement of affirmative actions for violations of Federal or State consumer lending laws and mortgage counseling services. The legal services will also include education and training to lay advocates from public and private social service organizations on mortgage foreclosure issues, predatory lending practices and deed theft scams, and development of an information bank of lenders, mortgage brokers and "foreclosure rescue" scam actors. Nassau/Suffolk Law Services is a non-profit organization providing free legal services to low-income households. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the provision of legal services to low income clients. START DATE: IMMEDIATE SALARY: $36.500 D.O.E. REQUIREMENTS: Admission to the New York State Bar. Those who have passed the Bar Examination and are pending admission will also be considered. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred. Interested people should submit resumes to: Michael Wigutow, Senior Staff Attorney March 11, 2008 SOCIAL WORKER- DAVID PROJECT
February 15, 2008 FULL TIME STAFF ATTORNEY OFFICE LOCATION: Hempstead, NY STAFF ATTORNEY: For assignment to the Welfare Unit, which provides legal services and representation in matters related to Public Assistance, Medicaid and Food Stamps. In addition, the position will include responsibilities of a telephone hotline and legal education program designed to provide technical assistance to clients so that they can handle their own legal problems. DUTIES: Representation of eligible clients in administrative hearings and before the courts. Provide advice and advocacy services via telephone. Provide community education through clinics, workshops and trainings to clients and lay advocates. The staff attorney will be required to maintain case records in the office's computerized case management system. START DATE: IMMEDIATE SALARY: $36,500 DOE REQUIREMENTS: Admission to the New York State Bar. Applicants who have passed the Bar Examination and are pending admission will also be considered. Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus. Applicants who have taken the exam and are waiting to hear the results may also be considered. Persons interested should submit their resumes to: DOUGLAS RUFF, DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION
NASSAU/SUFFOLK LAW SERVICES COMMITTEE, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, THE ELDERLY, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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