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Legal Services of the Hudson Valley · 3 months ago

Housing Staff Attorney, Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie, NY, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$79K/yr - $146K/yr

2+ years exp

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters for over 50 years. They are seeking a full-time Housing Staff Attorney to work on housing matters, including eviction and unlawful lockouts, serving low-income individuals and families.

Legal

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

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, will be required

Qualification

New York State Bar membershipLitigation experienceHousing dynamicsHandle caseloadPeople skillsDiverse stakeholder engagementWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skills

Required

Member in good standing of the New York State Bar; or out of state admission with eligibility and willingness to be admitted in NYS. LSHV will consider law school graduates who plan to take the NYS Bar Exam

Understanding of the nature and dynamics of housing and benefits

Ability to handle a large caseload

Excellent people skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders

Valid Driver License and access to own vehicle