Staff Attorneys, Housing Law Practice (immediate hire)

1-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Staff Attorneys, Housing Law Practice (Immediate Hire) at Legal Services NYC: Join the Fight for Racial, Social, and Economic Justice for Low-Income New Yorkers

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is seeking passionate and dedicated staff attorneys for its Right-to-Counsel program. As the largest civil legal services provider in the country, LSNYC fights poverty and works towards achieving equity for all low-income New Yorkers. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers every year.

About Legal Services NYC:

- Over 50 years of challenging systemic injustices that trap people in poverty
- Provides legal services for basic needs such as housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care
- Employs over 600 people in neighborhood-based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs
- Partners with community-based and client-run organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize effectiveness
- Offers growth and professional development opportunities, including access to the internal Justice Learning Center for free CLEs and experience as a trainer
- Committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) efforts to create a welcoming work environment for all employees

Responsibilities:

- Conduct intake and provide full legal representation in housing court proceedings for income-eligible tenants referred through the Right-to-Counsel initiative and other sources
- Litigate cases in housing court, administrative forums, appellate courts, and other state and federal courts on behalf of tenants facing eviction
- Develop expertise in housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits
- Provide legal advice and counseling to tenants
- Conduct community outreach and know-your-rights workshops
- Identify trends and recurring issues for potential impact litigation
- Provide trainings to other advocates, tenant associations, community members, and community groups

Qualifications:

- . 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
- Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods
- Strong advocacy, analytic, writing, and leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organization skills to handle a diverse, fast-paced caseload
- Experience in housing, landlord/tenant, or related advocacy preferred
- Fluency or proficiency in Spanish or other languages commonly used by clients preferred

Salary Information:

- 1-10 years of experience: $74,881 - $98,355
- 11-20 years of experience: $100,605 - $118,773
- 21+ years of experience: $124,254 - $135,637

LSNYC offers a generous benefits and compensation package, including exceptional healthcare, dental insurance, a vision plan, 21 vacation days per year (increasing to 28 days after the first year), 18 sick days per year, and a Loan Repayment Assistance Program. Staff can also work remotely up to 50% of the time, depending on job duties.

Join the Fight for Justice:

- Apply now at the LSNYC website
- Equal-opportunity employer
- People of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people over the age of 40 are encouraged to apply.

Not applicable

Healthcare, dental insurance, vision plan, vacation days, sick days, Loan Repayment Assistance Program, remote work options

Spanish or other language

Legal representation, community outreach, litigation, legal advice and counseling, trainings, impact litigation, time management, organization, fluency in Spanish or other language

J.D. from accredited law school

Submit application online

Qualification and Experience J.D. from accredited law school, admission to practice law in NY State

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