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Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Housing Staff Attorney, Nanuet, NY in Nanuet, New York
Position DescriptionLegal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has an immediate opening in our Nanuet, NY office for a full-time staff attorney to work on housing matters. The attorney will also serve low-income individuals and families with matters including eviction, unlawful lockouts, habitability issues, emergency housing denials, 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•Admission to the New York State Bar or passed the NY bar and awaiting admission; or out of state admission with eligibility for pro hac vice status;•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•Two or more years of legal experience, including litigation, preferably with background in housing;•Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar programSalary: $68,351 - $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 through this link 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.
Minimum Salary: 68,351 Maximum Salary: 126,373 Salary Unit: Yearly