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 Company Overview Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is to provide free, high-quality counsel in civil matters for poor & low-income individuals & families. It was founded in 1967, and is headquartered in White Plains, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is