Legal Services of the Hudson Valley ยท 2 days ago
Public Benefits Staff Attorney, Peekskill, NY
Peekskill, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$79K/yr - $146K/yrLegal Services of the Hudson Valley is seeking a full-time Public Benefits Staff Attorney for their Peekskill office. The attorney will work on public benefits cases for low-income individuals and families, including Medicaid and Food Stamps, and will engage in individual case work, representation at hearings, and community outreach efforts.
Legal
Responsibilities
Individual case work
Representation at administrative hearings
Litigation in state and federal courts
Education and outreach efforts directed at community members, advocates, and services providers
Qualification
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
Preferred
Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar program
Bi-lingual English/Spanish
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverages
Defined contribution to 403b
Loan repayment assistance
Paid parental leave
Company
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is to provide free, high-quality counsel in civil matters for poor & low-income individuals & families.
Founded in 1967
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rachel Chazin-Halperin
Chief Executive Officer
Lara Kasper-Buckareff
Chief Operating Officer
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