NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development ยท 1 day ago
Administrative Assistant for the Landlord Tenant Litigation Division
The NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development promotes quality and affordability in housing across the city. The role involves providing administrative support to a team of attorneys and program staff, focusing on landlord/tenant and housing court matters.
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Responsibilities
The candidate will provide administrative support services to the Deputy General Counsel for the Landlord Tenant Litigation Division (LTLD) and other attorneys and support staff in LTLD
Duties will include word processing, preparation, and distribution of daily court calendars
Responsibilities will also include accepting the service of subpoenas, summons, and other legal documents served on HPD
In addition, must property distribute legal documents to the appropriate divisions at HPD and the Law Department
The candidate must maintain and update on a regular basis all computer systems used by LTLD
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work productively and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to adapt and grow in response to feedback
Openness to embracing new technologies
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communications, and organizational skills
Ability to demonstrate a client-centered approach to service delivery
Ability to adapt to a fluid work environment with changing needs and priorities
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
Established in 1978, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the largest city housing preservation and development agency in the nation.