Public Benefits Staff Attorney, Peekskill, NY
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is seeking a full-time Public Benefits Staff Attorney for their Peekskill office. The attorney will work on public benefits cases for low-income individuals and families, including Medicaid and Food Stamps, and will engage in individual case work, representation at hearings, and community outreach efforts.
Responsibilities
- Individual case work
- Representation at administrative hearings
- Litigation in state and federal courts
- Education and outreach efforts directed at community members, advocates, and services providers
Skills
- Member in good standing of the New York State Bar; or out of state admission with eligibility and willingness to be admitted in NYS
- LSHV will consider law school graduates who plan to take the NYS Bar Exam
- 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
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar program
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverages
- Defined contribution to 403b
- Loan repayment assistance
- Paid parental leave
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