General Practice - Staff Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization is dedicated to providing high-quality legal counsel to those in need throughout the Hudson Valley. To that end, they are seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for their Kingston office to assist survivors of domestic violence and crime victims in civil and administrative proceedings.

**Job Title:** Staff Attorney - General Practice OVS - Kingston, NY - Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

**Job Type:** General Practice - Staff Attorney – Kingston office

**Schedule Type:** Full-Time

**Salary:** $71,879 - $120,307, DOE, union scale, with excellent benefits

**About Us:**

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 for more than 50 years. Their services support almost 600,000 poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney in their seven-county service area. With the gap separating those who can and cannot afford legal representation widening each day, they work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay.

LSHV is made up of ten offices, and a dedicated and highly skilled staff of attorneys, paralegals and administrative professionals. They are proud to have handled over 12,000 cases impacting nearly 27,500 household members including 10,000 children last year.

LSHV is dedicated to building a highly skilled workforce that reflects the diverse communities they serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. They are committed to racial justice and promoting equity for all, and they continuously review and strengthen their processes and practices to empower their staff, clients and the communities they serve.

**Position Description:**

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley has an immediate opening for a full-time general practice staff attorney who will serve survivors of domestic violence and crime victims in civil and administrative proceedings. The primary areas of practice include representation in family offenses, custody, visitation, support and related matters in Ulster Family Court, and may include other areas of general practice relevant to client need such as housing, representation before victim compensation board, and consumer matters.

Duties of the Position include intakes and individual case work, litigation in state courts, trials, motions, including appellate practice, and education and outreach efforts directed at community members, advocates and service providers. 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:**

- Admission to the New York State Bar or passed the NY bar and awaiting admission; or out of state admission with willingness and eligibility to be admitted in New York;
- One or more years of legal experience, including litigation, or its equivalent; or a demonstrated commitment to family law including law school classes and prior internships;
- Understanding of the nature and dynamics of domestic violence;
- Excellent people skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar program;
- English/Spanish bilingual strongly preferred
- Experience representing clients in family court proceedings.

**Salary:**

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is offering an attractive salary of $71,879 - $120,307, 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.

**How to Apply:**

Please apply at their career center 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.

**Job Summary:**

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for their Kingston office to assist survivors of domestic violence and crime victims in civil and administrative proceedings. The successful candidate will have admission to the New York State Bar or passed the NY bar and awaiting admission; or out of state admission with willingness and eligibility to be admitted in New York. They will have one or more years of legal experience, including litigation, or its equivalent; or a demonstrated commitment to family law including law school classes and prior internships. The salary on offer is $71,879 - $120,307, DOE, union scale, with excellent benefits.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverages, Defined Contribution to 403b, Loan Repayment Assistance and Paid Parental Leave

English/Spanish

Admission to the New York State Bar, Excellent People Skills, Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills, Ability to Work Effectively with a Diverse Group of Stakeholders

Admission to the New York State Bar or passed the NY bar and awaiting admission; or out of state admission with willingness and eligibility to be admitted in New York; One or more years of legal experience, including litigation, or its equivalent; or a demonstrated commitment to family law including law school classes and prior internships

Please apply at our career center and include cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references

Qualification and Experience Admission to the New York State Bar or passed the NY bar and awaiting admission; or out of state admission with willingness and eligibility to be admitted in New York; One or more years of legal experience, including litigation, or its equivalent; or a demonstrated commitment to family law including law school classes and prior internships

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