Description:
Position Description:LSHV has an immediate opening in our Kingston office for a full-time Staff Attorney to work on public benefits and other matters. The attorney will serve low-income individuals and families living in Ulster County in matters including Medicaid, SNAP, Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, and unemployment benefits.
Duties of the Position: individual case work, representation at administrative hearings, litigation in state and federal courts, and education and outreach efforts directed at community members, advocates, and services 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.
Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York State Bar or passed the NY bar and awaiting admission; or willingness and eligibility to be admitted in New York State;
- 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.
Preferred:
- Two or more years of legal experience;
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar program;
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish
