Staff Attorney – Elder Law/ General Practice

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

#Staff Attorney – Elder Law/General Practice

Organization Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) is looking for a full-time, General Practice Staff Attorney to work on Elder Law and General Practice Matters in their White Plains or Yonkers, NY offices.

##About LSHV

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) is dedicated to providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters for over 50 years. Their services support almost 600,000 poor and low-income families and individuals in seven-county service area, and they are the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services in the lower and mid-Hudson Valley. Last year they handled over 12,000 cases impacting nearly 27,500 household members including 10,000 children.

LSHV is 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. Respect is a cornerstone of relationships among their staff, and they have affinity groups that provide a space for members to support one another and their shared vision.

##Position Description

The Staff Attorney will work on Elder Law and General Practice Matters including eviction and other housing-related matters; drafting and executing simple wills; powers of attorneys, and health care proxies; Medicaid eligibility and basic planning; managed long-term care denials, and other civil matters which may include consumer, family law and government benefits. The attorney will serve seniors and vulnerable populations living in Westchester County.

Duties of the Position include individual case work, administrative advocacy and litigation in city courts and justice courts, 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. Occasional appearances in night court pertaining to housing matters, may be required.

##Qualifications

* Admission to the New York State Bar; or out of state admission with willingness and eligibility to be admitted in NY
* Minimum of one year of legal experience, however more is preferred, including litigation and handling high volume caseload;
* Excellent people skills;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Ability to handle high stress situations;
* Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.

##Preferred

* Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar program.
* Bi-lingual English/Spanish

##Salary

The salary range for this position is $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.

##Application

Please apply for this position at our Career Center by following this link, and include a resume and cover letter:
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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.

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

English/Spanish

Litigation, People skills, Written and verbal communication skills, Ability to handle high stress situations, Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders

Apply for this position at our Career Center by following this link, and include a resume and cover letter

Qualification and Experience Admission to the New York State Bar; or out of state admission with willingness and eligibility to be admitted in NY, Minimum of one year of legal experience, however more is preferred

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