Job Openings at MFY

MFY Legal Services Inc., a 30-attorney public interest law practice, periodically has openings for staff attorneys. We are a diverse, unionized, and innovative workforce. We represent poor and working poor clients and our assistance is not limited or restricted by the requirements of federal LSC funding. MFY¹s work balances direct services to individuals and groups with law reform. Attorneys develop excellent litigation skills in a supportive and pleasant work environment with opportunities to help low income, disabled, immigrant and working poor clients achieve social and economic justice.

MFY represents clients in the following areas: housing, public benefits, consumer law, family law, disability and workers rights. Case dockets include both defensive work and affirmative cases in the New York City Civil Court and Housing Court, New York State Supreme Court, federal court and at state and federal administrative agencies. Community outreach and education are an integral part of staff attorneys¹ work. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: client intake, case planning, research and writing, all phases of litigation including motions, trials and appeals, and administrative tasks. Spanish and Chinese language skills are a plus.

Salaries are is pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement depending on year of graduation, with excellent fringe benefits.

Requirements: 1. Interest in issues affecting low-income and disabled community.
2. Admission to NYS Bar.
3. 1-2 years civil litigation experience.
4. Well organized and capable of managing a substantial litigation docket

Applicants meeting the specific requirements should email cover letter and resume to eperez@mfy.org. The letter should be addressed to:

Jeanette Zelhof, Interim Executive Director
MFY Legal Services, Inc.
299 Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10007

MFY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER