HOUSING
STAFF ATTORNEY - POUGHKEEPSIE, NY -
LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON
VALLEY
http://www.lshv.org
Date
Posted:
4/16/2019
Job Type: HOUSING STAFF ATTORNEY - Poughkeepsie, NY
Schedule Type: Full-Time
Overview
Founded in
1967, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is a not-for-profit law firm,
providing free high-quality legal services in civil matters (noncriminal) for
individuals and families who cannot afford an attorney when their basic human
needs are at stake. This includes urgent legal needs such as: housing, domestic
violence and family law, income and public benefits, healthcare, consumer law,
and advocacy on behalf of elders, people with disabilities, and veterans and
military families, among others. Our clients are at or below 200% of the
federal poverty income guidelines, and almost 550,000 residents of the Hudson
Valley qualify for our services. We handle approximately 15,000 cases per year,
impacting roughly 35,000 household members across the seven counties of the
lower and mid-Hudson Valley (Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess,
Ulster and Sullivan). In pursuit of this mission, LSHV maintains a staff of
150, including 90 attorneys and 30 paralegals, across ten offices.
Job Description
Legal
Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has an immediate opening in our Poughkeepsie,
NY office for a full-time staff attorney to work on housing matters, in Dutchess
County. The attorney will also serve low-income individuals and families with
matters including eviction, unlawful lock-outs, habitability issues and
succession rights challenges. As many of
our clients have protected housing or have specialized housing vouchers, the
work will include section 8 and other hearings on voucher changes or
terminations.
Duties
of the Position: 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 - Member in good standing of the New York State Bar; admission to Federal court, a plus
- Understanding of the nature and dynamics of housing and benefits
- Excellent people skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders
- Driver License and access to vehicle
Preferred - Two or more years of legal experience, including litigation, preferably with background in housing however pending admission will also be considered
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar program
- English/Spanish bilingual
Salary: DOE,
union scale, with excellent benefits.
Please
apply at our career center and include cover letter, resume, writing sample and
three references:
Legal Services
of the Hudson Valley- Housing Staff Attorney, Poughkeepsie, NY
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer that celebrates our employees� differences. Applicants of diverse race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability
and veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply. Our differences make us better. |