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Staff Attorney – Windsor, NY Jobs in Town of New Windsor, New York, USA at Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Position: Housing Staff Attorney – New Windsor, NY
Location: Town of New Windsor
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Job Type: Housing Staff Attorney – New Windsor, NY
Schedule Type: Full-Time
About Us
For more than 50 years, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake including: eviction and foreclosure prevention, domestic violence, disability, elder law, healthcare, consumer fraud and more. Our services support almost 600,000 poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney in our seven-county service area.
We work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay.
Position Description
LSHV has an immediate opening in its New Windsor, NY office for a full-time staff attorney to work on housing matters. The attorney will serve low-income individuals and families with matters including eviction, unlawful lockouts, habitability issues, and succession rights challenges. The position will cover Orange County.
Duties of the Position:
Individual case work, administrative advocacy, and litigation in city courts and justice courts, including appellate practice.
Education and outreach efforts directed at community members, advocates, and service providers.
Adhere to program and case handling standards, funder requirements, and the highest professional standards.
Be available as a resource to LSHV staff and access to justice communities.
Occasional appearances in night court pertaining to housing matters.
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. LSHV will consider 2024 law school graduates who plan to take the NYS Bar Exam.
Understanding of the nature and dynamics of housing and benefits.
Ability to handle a large caseload.
Excellent people skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Valid Driver License and access to own vehicle.
Preferred
Two or more years of legal experience, including litigation, preferably with a background in housing.
Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar programs.
Salary: $71,879 – $121,512, DOE, union scale, with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverages, as well as a defined contribution to 403b, 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.
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.
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Title: Staff Attorney – Windsor, NY
Company: Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Location: Town of New Windsor, New York, USA
Category: Law/Legal
