Job Description
Legal
Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has an immediate opening in our Poughkeepsie
office for a full-time staff attorney who will serve survivors of domestic
violence in family court proceedings: including family offenses, custody,
visitation, support and related matters.
Duties of the Position: intakes and individual
case work, litigation in state 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.
Qualifications
- Member in good standing of the New York State
Bar;
- Three or more years of legal experience,
including litigation, or its equivalent;
- 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; and
Preferred - Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income
persons with prior experience in legal services or similar program;
- English/Spanish bilingual;
- Experience representing clients in family court
proceedings.
Please
apply at our career center by following this link, and include cover letter,
writing sample and three references: LSHV-Domestic
Violence Staff Attorney-Poughkeepsie, NY |