SUPERVISING ATTORNEY – KINGSTON, NY

Legal Services of the H•City of Kingston, NY

4h•$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 for over 50 years, focusing on areas where basic human needs are at stake, such as eviction and foreclosure prevention, domestic violence, disability, elder law, healthcare, and consumer fraud. Serving nearly 600,000 low-income individuals and families across seven counties, LSHV is dedicated to ensuring equal access to justice for all. As the sole provider of comprehensive civil legal services in the lower and mid-Hudson Valley, LSHV handled over 12,000 cases last year, impacting approximately 30,000 household members, including 10,000 children. The organization comprises ten offices staffed by skilled attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals. LSHV is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities it serves, promoting equity, and ensuring a supportive environment where all staff feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Respect is a fundamental principle in all staff relationships.

Requirements

JD and member in good standing of the New York State Bar
Three or more years legal experience
Experience in a core legal practice area such as landlord-tenant, public benefits, family, or disability law
Prior supervisory experience
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
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
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