Are you a dedicated, determined and passionate advocate who wants to make a significant impact on the lives of low income New Yorkers?

Then, you want to work with us.

We achieve our successes through a combination of direct legal representation and high impact litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, and by providing training and technical assistance to other advocates who are working towards the same goals.

Empire Justice Center offers a generous benefit package, including health insurance, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick time. We are an organization that supports and encourages a work/life balance. Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the organization’s salary scale. Empire Justice Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer who desires a diverse workforce. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, individuals who are elderly, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

OPEN POSITIONS

Student Debt Financial Counselor - Albany

The Empire Justice Center is pleased to announce an opening for a full‐time Student Debt Financial Counselor for its new Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP). EDCAP was created by Community Service Society of New York (CSS) to help New Yorkers struggling with student debt to navigate the student loan repayment system and regain financial health. The Counselor will assist with the development of EDCAP within Empire Justice and provide direct services to individuals in the Capital Region with student debt.

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Health Team Paralegal

In conjunction with health team staff, the Paralegal will provide education, assistance and advocacy on eligibility for and access to health benefits; and conduct client intake by interviewing prospective clients and identifying their legal needs. This position will also provide opportunities for community partner building, and client outreach and engagement at a local level.

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Public Benefits Attorney

The Public Benefits Attorney position will focus on identifying and addressing systemic barriers to the receipt of government benefits, such as cash assistance and SNAP, with a focus on preventing homelessness. Our work includes access to affordable, quality childcare and child support issues affecting low-income New Yorkers as well as ensuring equitable access to benefits for people with disabilities, New Yorkers with limited English proficiency, LGBTQ+ community members, and other marginalized groups.
The successful candidate will be expected to address these issues as part of a team through direct legal assistance, impact litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy and by providing training and support to others in the community. We are looking for a self-motivated, independent advocate who will develop sufficient expertise to be an active member of the team, help coordinate our work and become a leader in the field.

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Policy & Communications Director - Albany

The Policy and Communications Director will be responsible for leading the policy and government relations work of Empire Justice Center. This includes providing leadership internally and externally; advancing Empire Justice Center’s active policy advocacy and government relations initiatives; providing strategic input in these areas to staff and coalitions and keeping Empire Justice Center focused on high impact systemic change and access to justice for marginalized communities in the areas outside New York City. With a heavy emphasis on a team approach, the candidate must be mission driven, strategic, thoughtful, creative, flexible and responsive in a fast paced, high energy work environment. This position reports directly to the President & CEO.

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Foreclosure Prevention Attorney - Rochester

The Foreclosure Prevention Attorney will represent low and middle income homeowners in Monroe County who are unable to meet their current mortgage obligations and need legal assistance to avoid foreclosure.

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Are you a dedicated, determined and passionate advocate who wants to make a significant impact on the lives of low income New Yorkers?

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OPEN POSITIONS

Student Debt Financial Counselor - Albany

Health Team Paralegal

Public Benefits Attorney

Policy & Communications Director - Albany

Foreclosure Prevention Attorney - Rochester