Housing Staff Attorney – New Windsor, NY

Legal Services of the H•New Windsor, NY

12d•$78,850 - $145,784•Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has an immediate opening in its New Windsor, NY office for a full-time staff attorney to work on housing matters. The attorney will serve low-income individuals and families with matters including eviction, unlawful lockouts, habitability issues 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. The position will cover Orange County and occasionally Sullivan. 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 will be required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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 program

Responsibilities

Individual case work
Administrative advocacy
Litigation in city courts and justice courts, including appellate practice
Education and outreach efforts directed at community members, advocates and service providers
Adhere to program and case handling standards, funder requirements, and the highest professional standards
Be available as a resource to LSHV staff and access to justice communities
Occasional appearances in night court pertaining to housing matters