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Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
51 – 200 Employees
CharityLegalNon-profit
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is a nonprofit legal aid organization serving low-income individuals and families across the lower and mid-Hudson Valley. Founded in 1967, it provides free civil legal assistance through ten offices spanning Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan counties. Its work centers on essential needs, including housing and foreclosure, domestic violence, homelessness, veterans’ services, support for seniors and people with disabilities, and child neglect. As the region’s only comprehensive civil legal services provider across seven counties, the organization helps expand access to justice regardless of a client’s ability to pay and receives funding from the Legal Services Corporation.
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Staff Attorney, Victim Services (Hybrid)

Represent domestic violence survivors in family and immigration matters as a Staff Attorney with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. Provide free civil legal assistance to eligible clients in Westchester and Putnam Counties.

USUnited StatesNYNew York
$78,850 – $145,203 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredSpanish RequiredAttorney

Description

  • Represent clients in litigation before state and federal courts.
  • Conduct administrative hearings and appellate work.
  • Focus primarily on family and immigration matters for domestic violence survivors.
  • Handle Family Offense proceedings involving Orders of Protection, custody, visitation, and child support.
  • Support domestic violence-related immigration cases, including U-Visas, Battered Spouse Waivers, self-petitions, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status applications.
  • May assist crime victims with housing, public benefits, and consumer debt matters.
  • Manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced, demanding setting.
  • Contribute to community legal education and outreach initiatives.
  • Follow program standards, case-handling procedures, funder requirements, and professional obligations.
  • Act as a legal resource for LSHV staff and access-to-justice communities.
  • Serve eligible individuals and families in Westchester and Putnam Counties.

Requirements

  • Admitted to the New York State Bar, or have passed the New York bar examination and be awaiting admission.
  • Admission in another state with eligibility to practice pro hac vice.
  • At least one year of legal experience, including litigation and management of a high-volume caseload.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Capacity to manage high-stress situations.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation.
  • Commitment to serving low-income clients; prior legal services or comparable program experience preferred.
  • English and Spanish bilingual ability preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Long-term disability coverage.
  • Defined contribution to a 403(b) plan.
  • Loan repayment assistance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • After a brief probationary period, the option to work from home up to two days per week.

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