Attorney in Charge - Poughkeepsie

About the role

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) provides free, high-quality civil legal services to low‑income individuals and families across a seven‑county region. The Attorney in Charge reports to the Chief Program Officer and supervises supervising attorneys, staff attorneys, paralegals, and support personnel, overseeing case quality, grant compliance, staff development, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations and staff of attorneys, paralegals, support personnel, interns, and volunteers
• Assign cases, review and evaluate casework from intake to closing
• Ensure adherence to program and case handling standards, LSC and funder requirements, and highest professional standards
• Collaborate with Grants and Finance Departments on grant compliance and staffing
• Evaluate staff members and guide professional development of staff and attorney managers
• Work with management team to plan and coordinate program services
• Spearhead impact and/or affirmative litigation; foster teamwork and communication
• Reinforce and maintain staff development and accountability
• Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community‑based organizations and other stakeholders
• Establish and cultivate relationships with legislative, executive, and court personnel (federal, state, local)
• Develop and implement community outreach and legal education activities

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Two or more years of supervisory experience
• Six or more years of legal and litigation experience
• Experience litigating in various legal fora, including state and federal courts
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
• Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating individual and group cases
• Demonstrated commitment and experience in public interest law
• Experience supervising and mentoring others
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable

Skills

• Oral and written advocacy
• Litigation expertise
• Interpersonal and communication abilities
• Organizational and management skills
• Language proficiency (other than English) – desirable

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and long‑term disability coverage
• Defined contribution to 403(b) plan
• Loan repayment assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development: job‑related training and mentoring program

Pay

Salary range: $160,000 – $180,000 annually (DOE).

Schedule

Full‑time position; may work from home up to two days per week depending on office needs.

Posted: Oct 1, 2026. Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2026.