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VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES STAFF ATTORNEY – White Plains, NY

Legal Services Of The H, White Plains, New York, United States,


VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES STAFF ATTORNEY – White Plains, NYLEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEYJob Type:

STAFF ATTORNEY - White Plains, NYSchedule Type:

Full-TimeAbout UsFor more than 50 years, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake including: eviction and foreclosure prevention, domestic violence, disability, elder law, healthcare, consumer fraud and more. Our services support almost 600,000 poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney in our seven-county service area. LSHV is proud to have handled over 12,000 cases impacting nearly 27,500 household members including 10,000 children last year.Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is dedicated to building a highly skilled workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to racial justice and promoting equity for all, and we continuously review and strengthen our processes and practices to empower our staff, clients and the communities we serve. Respect is a cornerstone of relationships among our staff.Position DescriptionLegal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has an immediate opening in our White Plains office for a full-time staff attorney who will serve veterans and military families in our Veterans and Military Families Project. Practice areas include: family law, veterans benefit, public benefits and housing.Duties of the Position:Individual case workLitigation in state and federal courts, including appellate practiceEducation and outreach efforts directed at community members, advocates and service providersAdhere to program and case handling standards, funder requirements, and the highest professional standardsBe available as a resource to LSHV staff and access to justice communitiesOccasional appearances in night court pertaining to housing matters may be requiredQualificationsMember in good standing of the New York State Bar; admission to Federal court, a plusExcellent people skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholdersDriver License and access to vehiclePreferredTwo or more years of legal experience, including litigation, or its equivalentMilitary service experienceUnderstanding of military culture and veterans’ issuesDemonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar programEnglish/Spanish bilingualSalary:

$71,879 - $126,373, 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.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.

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