Attorney in Charge

About Us

For more than 50 years 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. Our services support almost 600000 poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney in our seven-county service area. With the gap separating those who can and cannot afford legal representation widening each day we work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice regardless of their ability to pay. As the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services in the lower and mid-Hudson Valley (Westchester Putnam Dutchess Rockland Orange Ulster and Sullivan) LSHV is proud to have handled over 12000 cases impacting nearly 30000 household members including 10000 children last year. LSHV is made up of ten offices and a dedicated and highly skilled staff of attorneys paralegals and administrative professionals.

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley 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.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Chief Program Officer the Attorney in Charge will be responsible for the supervision of the Supervising Attorneys Staff Attorneys paralegals and support personnel. This includes being responsible for the quality and quantity of legal representation and advocacy provided by his/her addition to supervision of legal work the AIC will coordinate with Grants and Finance Departments to ensure compliance with grant requirements and staffing. The successful candidate will have a depth of knowledge of management responsibilities and a demonstrated excellence in analysis research writing and litigation in various substantive legal areas

Job Description

• Oversee the daily office operations and staff of attorneys paralegals support personnel interns and volunteers
• Assign cases review and evaluate the casework from intake to closing
• Ensure adherence to program and case handling standards LSC and funder requirements and the highest professional standards
• Collaborate with Grants and Finance Departments on grant compliance and staffing
• Evaluate staff members and guide professional development of both staff and attorney managers
• Work with management team to plan and coordinate program services
• Spearhead impact and/or affirmative litigation;
• Foster and encourage teamwork and communication
• Reinforce and maintain staff development and accountability
• Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations and other stakeholders
• Establish and cultivate relationships with legislative executive and court personnel (Federal state and local)
• Develop and implement community outreach and legal education activities

Qualifications:

• Admission to NYS Bar
• Two or more years of supervisory experience
• Supervisory and management experience
• Six or more years of legal and litigation experience
• Experience litigating in various legal fora including state and federal courts
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
• Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating individual and group cases
• Demonstrated commitment and experience in public interest law
• Experience supervising and mentoring others
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable

Salary: $160000- $180000 DOE with excellent benefits including medical dental vision life insurance and long-term disability coverage as well as a defined contribution to 403b loan repayment assistance and paid parental leave. Professional development includes access to job-related training and a Mentoring Program. This position may work from home up to two days per week depending on office needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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Required Experience:

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