Foreclosure Prevention Project Staff Attorney — Albany

Job overview

The Foreclosure Prevention Project Staff Attorney role is based in the Plattsburgh Office, with flexible hybrid-remote and alternative work schedules described in the posting. The listed location is Albany, NY. Compensation is $75,237–$101,047 per year. The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is a nonprofit civil legal services program serving a 16-county area through six regional offices. The attorney provides advice and representation to homeowners at risk of mortgage or tax foreclosure, including advocacy, court representation, and help accessing funds to prevent foreclosure. The role also supports outreach, community legal education, grant reporting, and case management for eligible households.

What you'll do

• Provide advice, brief service, negotiation, and full representation in foreclosure proceedings and related cases
• engage in advocacy with mortgage servicers, tax districts, and agencies
• help homeowners access funds to prevent foreclosure
• complete grant reporting
• coordinate with staff, project partners, and housing counseling agencies
• conduct outreach and attend court, partner-agency, coalition, and community meetings
• participate in clinics and legal education
• represent eligible clients in related housing and other matters
• and maintain case data, files, and case management records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff attorney

foreclosure prevention

albany ny

plattsburgh office

legal aid society of northeastern ny

full-time

homeowner representation

housing law

court advocacy

community outreach

hybrid-remote schedule

$75,237–$101,047/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Generous time off, health insurance with premiums primarily paid by the organization, health and long-term disability insurance, retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, qualifying moving expenses, and flexible work schedules.

Why this role

The posting offers flexible hybrid-remote and alternative work schedules and serves homeowners across a 16-county upstate New York area.

About the employer

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.