Legal Aid Society of NENY

08/28/2026

Do you want to use your law degree to help families through some of the hardest moments of their lives? LASNNY is hiring a Domestic Relations Staff Attorney, based out of our Plattsburgh office.

In this role, you'll represent low-income clients in matters like divorce, custody and visitation, child support, and orders of protection.

LASNNY provides no-cost legal help to those who qualify, from the Catskills to Canada. Apply to join our team today. https://bit.ly/LASNNYJobs

08/28/2026

LAST CHANCE: Early-bird ticket sales end on Monday, August 31st!

There's still time to claim your seat at LASNNY's Justice for All Awards Celebration happening on October 7. Join us for an evening of good food and good community. https://bit.ly/2026JFACelebration

08/27/2026

At LASNNY, we change lives using the law, and we are looking for new, dedicated staff attorneys.

We are hiring for our Disability Advocacy Program, with open positions in both the Albany and Amsterdam offices. You could help people navigate a system that can feel impossible to face alone.

LASNNY believes access to legal representation shouldn't depend on a person's ability to pay. If you want meaningful, hands-on advocacy work with a big impact, this is your opportunity.

Apply today. https://bit.ly/LASNNYJobs

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

🎉Congratulations to our 2026 Justice for All Award honorees!

Join us October 7th at The Edison Downtown in Schenectady as we celebrate:

- Natasha Pernicka - Ruth M. Miner Leadership Award
- ‎Adam Wilson - William E. (Bill) Byron Equal Justice Award
- ‎Honest Weight Food Co-Op - Community Partner Award
- ‎Hodgson Russ LLP - Justice for All Award (Firm)
- ‎James E. Hacker Esq.- Justice for All Award (Individual)
- ‎Richard S. Ernst Esq. - PAI Pro Bono Award

Learn more about our honorees: https://bit.ly/2026JFAAHonoreePR

Register or sponsor: https://bit.ly/2026JFAA

08/25/2026

Exciting news! LASNNY has announced the 2026 Justice for All Award Honorees.

Link to the press release: https://medium.com/relentlessawareness/legal-aid-society-of-northeastern-new-york-announces-2026-justice-for-all-award-honorees-12b050db1646

08/25/2026

Tonight: The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) will be at the Capital Region Housing Expo, hosted by Congressman Paul Tonko.

Are you facing eviction or foreclosure, or worried you will be? Stop by our table. LASNNY provides free civil legal services to those who qualify.

We're proud to serve as a trusted legal resource for our community. See you there!

08/24/2026

08/21/2026

Happy National Senior Citizens Day.

This national day was originally dedicated to recognizing the achievements of older adults, while also raising awareness of the issues that they are disproportionately affected by.

We provide Senior Legal Services (SLS) to residents who are 60 years of age or older. Within SLS, our attorneys help with services like SSI, food stamps, pensions, HEAP, and more.

08/20/2026

Are you a lawyer who wants to be in court, doing work that matters? LASNNY is hiring a Staff Attorney to serve as Conflict Defender for Washington County Family Court, based in our Saratoga Springs office.

You'll be in the courtroom, representing clients at some of the most critical moments in their lives and stepping in when the public defender's office can't due to a conflict of interest.

Apply today. Your clients are waiting. https://bit.ly/LASNNYJobs