Job
Description
Legal Services of the
Hudson Valley (LSHV) has an immediate opening in our Mt. Vernon office for a full
time General Practice Staff Attorney to work on Landlord & Tenant, Public Benefits,
and other civil matters. The attorney
will serve low-income individuals and families living in Westchester County with
legal matters that involve eviction prevention and terminations of government
benefits.
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 passed 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.
Requirements
- Member in good standing of the New York State Bar;
- One or more years of legal experience, 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; and
Preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with
prior experience in legal services or similar program;
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish
Please apply at our career center and include
cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f7851cad-0ee5-4966-a07d-95b3052624d4&jobId=168699&lang=en_US&source=CC3&ccId=19000101_000001
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