Staff Attorney- Disability Advocacy Unit, New Windsor, NY

Staff Attorney- Disability Advocacy Unit, New Windsor, NY Legal Services of the Hudson Valleyhttp://www.lshv.orgJob Type: STAFF ATTORNEY- DAPSchedule Type: Full-TimeLegal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has an opening in our New Windsor office for a full time Disability Advocacy Staff Attorney. The Attorney will serve individuals and families primarily based in our Orange County service area, who qualify, with legal matters that involve eviction prevention, terminations of government benefits, consumer debt and disability as well as other civil matters. Duties of the Position: Individual client representation, litigation in state and federal courts as well as administrative hearings and appellate practice. The person hired will be expected to handle a high-volume case load in an often fast-paced and demanding environment. Participation in community legal education and outreach activities directed at community members, advocates and service providers. Additionally, the person hired will also be expected to 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; we will consider Law Grads who plan to sit for the NYS Bar Exam•One or more years of legal experience, including litigation, or its equivalent;•Excellent people skills;•Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Preferred•Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders;•Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar program;•English/Spanish bilingual.Salary: $71,879 – $126,373, 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. Please apply through this link and include cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references. 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.

Minimum Salary: 71,879
Maximum Salary: 126,373
Salary Unit: Yearly