Staff Attorney - Kingston, NY

About the role

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) is seeking a full-time general practice staff attorney to represent Westchester County clients living with a mental health disorder in various civil matters including human rights, housing, benefits, and family law.

Responsibilities

• Individual case work
• Litigation in state and federal courts
• Education and outreach efforts directed at community members, advocates, and services providers
• Adequately adhere to program and case handling standards, funder requirements, the highest professional standards, and be available as a resource to LSHV staff and access to justice communities

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the New York State Bar; or out of state admission with eligibility and willingness to be admitted in NYS
• Three or more years of legal experience, including litigation, or its equivalent
• Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar programs
• Excellent people skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle
• PREFERRED: Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders; Experience working with clients with mental health issues; English/Spanish bilingual

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Salary: $78,850 - $145,784, DOE, union scale, with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage, as well as a defined contribution to a 403 (b), loan repayment assistance, and paid parental leave.

After a brief probationary period, this position may permit work from home up to two days per week.

Professional development includes access to job-related trainings, CLEs, a Mentoring Program, and an Emerging Leaders Program.

Pay

$78,850 - $145,784, DOE, union scale

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, 403 (b), loan repayment assistance, and paid parental leave.

Contact

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is a proud equal opportunity employer. People of all races, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.