New York Legal Assistance Group · 12 hours ago
Supervising Attorney
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $139K/yr
4+ years expNew York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) is a leading civil legal services organization focused on advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. They are seeking a Supervising Attorney to manage the Tenants' Rights Unit's Brooklyn Team, providing strategic leadership, supervising staff, and advocating for systemic change in housing issues within BIPOC communities.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction as a part of TRU Management
Work alongside the TRU-wide supervisory team to identify and respond to programmatic issues, develop and oversee intake protocols and policies, and other responsibilities as needed to ensure we are able to fulfill our Unit’s mission and provide an internal workplace in which our staff feel supported and are able to thrive
Supervise a team of attorneys, paralegals, and interns within TRU. Supervision will include: holding regular one-on-one supervision meetings with staff; reviewing case lists and intakes with staff, developing legal strategies, setting case priorities and deadlines, reviewing casework in advance of filing, providing support for litigation matters; supervising court appearances; supervising intake; training and professional development of staff
Carry a small caseload at your discretion
Serve as an internal resource to other NYLAG Units on issues related to housing in New York City
Assist with grant management as needed to ensure that program goals and data reporting requirements are met
Conduct outreach to impacted communities and community-based organizations
Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts
Attend meetings with stakeholders, taskforces, courts, partners, funders; and others as needed to further the work of TRU and the needs of the communities we serve, including meetings regarding the implementation of the Right to Counsel/Universal Access and tenants’ rights issues in Manhattan and elsewhere in New York City
Conduct internal and external trainings, know-your-rights workshops, and presentations to staff and community members
Participate in internal and external law and policy committees
Identify, support, and assist in advocacy efforts aligned with community needs, including through policy advocacy, testimony, impact litigation, and appeals practices
Qualification
Required
At least four years of relevant legal experience is required
A minimum of two to three years' experience representing tenants in housing matters is required, ideally in New York City Housing Court
Admission to the New York Bar is required
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, housing rights, and racial justice
Demonstrated ability to model effective team building, collaboration, transparent communication, and conflict-resolution
Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience supervising or mentoring staff, interns, and /or pro bono volunteers
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Life insurance
Long term disability
Commuter benefits
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care
Company
New York Legal Assistance Group
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustices by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
MetLife Foundation
2023-12-05Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Sara Meyers
Chief Operating Officer
Caprice Jenerson
Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer
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