Staff Attorney – Elder Law/ General Practice

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Job Description

#### Staff Attorney – Elder Law/ General Practice
Organization is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to join their team in the Westchester, NY area. The attorney will handle 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.

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

#### Salary
The salary for the Staff Attorney 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.

#### About Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Organization has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake for over 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.

Organization is made up of ten offices, and a dedicated and highly skilled staff of attorneys, paralegals and administrative professionals. They are 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. Respect is a cornerstone of relationships among their staff. Their affinity groups are self-directed and provide a space for members to support one another and their shared vision. They encourage applications from people of all identities.

#### How to Apply
Please apply for this position at their Career Center by following this link, and include a resume and cover letter: Staff Attorney- Elder Law/General Practice- Legal Services of the Hudson Valley.

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

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

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

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