Supervising Attorney – Housing- Poughkeepsie, NY

Legal Services of the H•Poughkeepsie, NY

75d•$109,997 - $152,927•Hybrid

About The Position

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. LSHV is dedicated to building a highly skilled workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels supported to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to promoting equity for all, and we continuously review and strengthen our processes and practices to support our staff, clients and the communities we serve. Respect is a cornerstone of relationships among our staff.

Requirements

JD and member in good standing of the New York State Bar
Three or more years legal experience
Experience in landlord/ tenant legal practice area
Strong organizational skills
Proven writing and editing skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Flexible work attitude, enthusiasm for the mission of LSHV

Nice To Haves

Prior legal services/poverty law experience
Prior supervisory experience
Proficiency in Spanish

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned case handlers in their provision of legal services over a wide range of practice areas; supervise support staff of paralegals and or administrative personnel as needed
Handle cases, as needed
Accompany case handlers to court and provide support in administrative hearings and litigation
Ensure training and development of case handlers in matters of law and programmatic policies and procedures and grantor compliance
Conduct regular case reviews with case handlers and provide guidance on maintaining complete case files; review closed cases
In coordination with office Attorney in Charge (AIC), assign casework.
Partner with and support the AIC in affirmative litigation, office management and program compliance
Liaise with community partner agencies