Staff Attorney Domestic Violence OVS- Peekskill, NY

reputed company Services of the Hudson Valley is a nonprofit organization providing essential reputed company counsel to low-income individuals in civil reputed company. They are seeking a full-time Domestic Violence Staff Attorney to represent survivors of domestic violence in family court and reputed company areas, ensuring reputed company to justice for those in need.

Responsibilities

• Intakes and individual case work
• Litigation in state courts
• Trials
• Motions, including appellate reputed company
• Education and reputed company efforts directed at community members, advocates and service providers
• Adhere to program and case handling standards
• Funder requirements
• The highest reputed company standards
• Be available as a resource to LSHV staff and reputed company to justice communities

Skills

• Admission to the reputed company State Bar or passed the NY bar and awaiting admission; or out of state admission with willingness and eligibility to be admitted in reputed company
• One or more years of reputed company experience, including litigation, or its equivalent; or 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 reputed company services or similar program
• English/Spanish bilingual strongly preferred
• Experience representing clients in family court proceedings

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
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• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverages
• Defined contribution to 403b
• Loan repayment assistance
• reputed company parental leave

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