Legal Services NYC · 4 months ago
Housing Staff Attorneys (Right to Counsel) - Immediate Hire - Queens and Brooklyn Offices
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $165K/yr
1+ years expLegal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. They are seeking Housing Staff Attorneys to implement New York City's Right to Counsel law, providing legal representation to tenants facing eviction in housing court and engaging in community outreach and advocacy.
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Responsibilities
Conducting intake and providing full legal representation in housing court proceedings to New York City tenants referred to LSNYC through the right to counsel initiative in NYC housing courts, and through other referral sources
Litigating cases in housing court, administrative forums, appellate courts, and other state and federal courts on behalf of people facing eviction, and in affirmative cases challenging agencies and actors who threaten New York City residents' ability to obtain and retain affordable housing
Developing expertise in housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits
Providing legal advice and counseling to tenants as needed
Conducting neighborhood-based legal clinics and know-your-rights workshops
Identifying trends and recurring issues for potential impact litigation
Providing trainings to other advocates, tenant associations, community members, and community groups
Qualification
Required
A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission (or seeking admission) to practice law in the State of New York
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods
Excellent advocacy, analytic, writing, and leadership skills
Strong time management and organization skills including the ability to handle a diverse, fast-paced caseload generated by a 'right to counsel' intake where clients may have a legal entitlement to representation
Preferred
Experience in housing, landlord/tenant, or related advocacy
Fluency or proficiency in either Spanish or a language other than English that is frequently used by our clients
Benefits
Exceptional healthcare with low copays (for which employees pay only 1% of their salaries per year)
Generous dental insurance
A vision plan
Generous vacation days (21 days the first year; 28 days/year thereafter)
14 paid holidays
18 sick days/year
Generous parental leave (six months)
Coverage for fertility treatment
Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Company
Legal Services NYC
Legal Services NYC is a legal service company.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Greg Klemm
Chief Financial Officer
Jack Lever
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-05-16
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