About this opportunity
Nonprofit Westchester lists this Attorney in Charge - Poughkeepsie opportunity in city of white plains, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annually
Nonprofit
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 600,000 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 12,000 cases impacting nearly 30,000 household members, including 10,000 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 staff. In 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
Physical Requirements
0-10 lbs. handled occasionally.
Negligible weight is handled frequently and constantly.
Work postures consist mostly of sitting, with brief periods of walking.
Salary
$160,000- $180,000, 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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