Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Public Benefits Staff Attorney, Peekskill, NY
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, Peekskill, New York, United States
Public Benefits Staff Attorney, Peekskill, NY
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Public Benefits Staff Attorney, Peekskill, NY
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Legal Services of the Hudson Valley .
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters for more than 50 years, supporting almost 600,000 low‑income families and individuals in our seven‑county service area. LSHV is the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services in the lower and mid-Hudson Valley (Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan). We handle over 12,000 cases each year, impacting nearly 30,000 household members including 10,000 children.
Duties of the Position Individual case work, representation at administrative hearings, litigation in state and federal courts, 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 the 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. LSHV will consider 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to serving low‑income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar program.
Bi‑lingual English/Spanish.
Salary: $76,997 - $130,164, 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 403(b), 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 the link and include cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Public Benefits Staff Attorney, Peekskill, NY
role at
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley .
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters for more than 50 years, supporting almost 600,000 low‑income families and individuals in our seven‑county service area. LSHV is the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services in the lower and mid-Hudson Valley (Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan). We handle over 12,000 cases each year, impacting nearly 30,000 household members including 10,000 children.
Duties of the Position Individual case work, representation at administrative hearings, litigation in state and federal courts, 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 the 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. LSHV will consider 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to serving low‑income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar program.
Bi‑lingual English/Spanish.
Salary: $76,997 - $130,164, 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 403(b), 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 the link and include cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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