Job o’ the Day: Disability Rights Attorney for Legal Services of the Hudson Valley in White Plains, NY
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) is a Legal Services Corp.-chartered organization that serves the seven counties north of New York City. LSHV clients are typically at or below 200% of the poverty level, and they handle civil litigation primarily in the areas of homelessness prevention, disability rights, domestic violence, discrimination, education and public benefits.
LSHV is currently looking for a Disability Rights Staff Attorney in its White Plains office:
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has an immediate opening in Westchester County for a full time, Disability staff attorney. The attorney will serve low-income individuals and families living in Westchester County in matters ranging from discrimination under the ADA, Social Security and SSI Disability Claims, Medicaid, Eviction Prevention, and Protection and Advocacy for the Developmentally Disabled.
Duties of the Position: individual case work, litigation in state and federal courts, and education and outreach efforts directed at community members, advocates and services providers. The person hired will also be expected to adhere to program and case handling standards, funder requirements, the highest professional standards, and be available as a resource to all LSHV staff and access to justice communities.
LSHV would prefer applicants fluent in both English and Spanish. For more information, view the full job listing at PSJD.org (log-in required).