The Legal Aid Society · 3 months ago
Floating Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense
New York, NY, 10038, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Legal Aid Society is seeking experienced and talented lawyers with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join their Housing team as a Supervising Attorney in the Housing Justice Unit – Tenant Defense. The role involves supervising staff, managing day-to-day operations, and advocating for clients in eviction defense and affirmative litigation strategies.
ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers
Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service
Collaborate and work closely with the Director of Housing, Housing Coordinators, and the housing, benefits and grants management teams on all aspects of the citywide housing practice
Coordinate intake
Respond to client, community, and staff concerns
Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies
Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts
Conduct community education, training, and outreach and promote the work of the office, the Housing Practice, and the Civil Practice
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experienced and talented lawyers with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy
Supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers
Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service
Collaborate and work closely with the Director of Housing, Housing Coordinators, and the housing, benefits and grants management teams on all aspects of the citywide housing practice
Coordinate intake
Respond to client, community, and staff concerns
Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies
Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts
Conduct community education, training, and outreach and promote the work of the office, the Housing Practice, and the Civil Practice
Company
The Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society is a legal firm that focuses on civil services, criminal defense, and juvenile rights representation in family court.
Founded in 1876
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Carla Palumbo
President & CEO
Twyla Carter
Attorney-in-Chief & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-06-13
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