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About the Role
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) seeks a Staff Attorney to join the multidisciplinary Family Defense Unit (FDU) in Westchester County. This role serves parents accused of neglect and abuse in various family court matters, collaborating with social workers and Family Advocates to ensure high-quality legal representation and advocacy.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the very highest standards of practice and provide client-centered legal advocacy
- Interview clients, review documents and conduct legal research
- Provide advice to clients
- Advocate and negotiate on the client’s behalf
- Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and appeals
- Represent clients in court litigation in Family, Appellate and other Courts
- Represent clients before administrative agencies
- Engage in community relations, outreach and legal education
- Maintain files and record case work in time management system
- Attending relevant training events in areas of law practiced
Requirements
- Member in good standing of the New York State Bar
- Two or more years of legal experience
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, legal services, indigent defense, family defense, civil legal aid, or a related area of advocacy
- Experience representing clients in Family Court, child welfare, or other litigation matters preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client counseling skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Commitment to providing client-centered, trauma-informed, and holistic legal representation
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes attorneys, social workers, parent advocates, paralegals and other professionals
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout Westchester County and appear regularly in the White Plains, Yonkers, and New Rochelle Family Courts
- Prior experience in family defense, child welfare, family law, or related litigation
- Experience working with low-income, vulnerable, or historically marginalized populations
- Bilingual proficiency, particularly in Spanish, is strongly preferred
Skills
- Legal representation
- Legal advocacy
- Client interviewing
- Document review
- Legal research
- Client counseling
- Negotiation
- Legal drafting
- Court litigation
- Administrative representation
- Community relations
- Outreach
- Legal education
- Case management
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
Location
- White Plains, NY
- Westchester County, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Two or more years of legal experience
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree
Salary/Compensations
- $78,850 - $145,203, DOE, union scale
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Defined contribution to a 403(b)
- Loan repayment assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Access to job-related training
- Mentoring Program
- Emerging Leaders Program
About the Company
- For over 50 years, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has provided free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters concerning basic human needs.
- LSHV serves almost 600,000 low-income families and individuals across seven counties.
- LSHV is the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services in the lower and mid-Hudson Valley.
- Last year, LSHV handled over 12,000 cases impacting nearly 27,000 household members.
- LSHV operates ten offices with a dedicated staff of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals.
- LSHV is committed to building a diverse workforce, promoting equity, and fostering a supportive environment where employees can be their authentic selves.
- Respect is a cornerstone of relationships among LSHV staff.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- LSHV provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require assistance to search for job openings or submit online applications.