Staff Attorney Domestic Violence- Yonkers NY

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Domestic Violence – Staff Attorney – Full‑Time, Yonkers office.

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, LSHV has 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. We are committed to equity, equity and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has immediate openings in our Yonkers office for a full‑time staff attorney who will serve survivors of domestic violence in family court proceedings, including family offenses, custody, visitation, support and related matters in Yonkers Family Court.

• Intakes and individual case work
• Litigation in state courts
• Trials, motions, including appellate practice
• Education and outreach efforts directed at community members, advocates and service providers
• Adhere to program and case handling standards, funder requirements, and highest professional standards
• Be available as a resource to LSHV staff and access to justice communities

• Admission to the New York State Bar or having passed the NY bar and awaiting admission
• One or more years of legal experience, including litigation, or its equivalent
• A demonstrated commitment to family law, including law school classes and prior internships
• Understanding of the nature and dynamics of domestic violence
• 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 a similar program
• English/Spanish bilingual
• Experience representing clients in family court proceedings

$76,997 – $130,164, DOE, union scale, with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long‑term disability coverages, a defined contribution to 403(b), loan repayment assistance and paid parental leave.

After a brief probationary period, this position may permit work from home up to two days per week.

Please apply for this position at our Career Center by following the link and include a resume and cover letter:
Staff Attorney – Domestic Violence – Yonkers, NY – Legal Services of the Hudson Valley.

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.