WNY Law Center
VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES STAFF ATTORNEY ï¿1⁄2 White Plains, NY
WNY Law Center, White Plains, New York, United States,
VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES STAFF ATTORNEY – White Plains, NYJob Type:
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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. With the gap separating those who can and cannot afford legal representation widening each day, we work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay.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 work, litigation in state and federal 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.QualificationsMember in good standing of the New York State Bar; admission to Federal court, a plusExcellent 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 programsSalary:
$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.Please apply at our career center and include cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references: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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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. With the gap separating those who can and cannot afford legal representation widening each day, we work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay.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 work, litigation in state and federal 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.QualificationsMember in good standing of the New York State Bar; admission to Federal court, a plusExcellent 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 programsSalary:
$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.Please apply at our career center and include cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references: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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