Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

The Legal Aid Society is seeking two experienced and dedicated lawyers to join their team as Supervising Attorneys for the Housing Justice Tenant Defense Program in Harlem and Brooklyn. This position requires a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy and offers a salary range of $93,085 - $154,684. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of legal practice and be admitted to the New York State Bar. The deadline to apply is 3:00 PM EST on March 20, 2024.

Job Title:

Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Harlem & Brooklyn)

Location:

New York, NY (Citywide)

Salary:

$93,085 - $154,684

Practice:

Civil

Job Description:

The Legal Aid Society is seeking two experienced and talented lawyers with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join their team as Supervising Attorneys for the Housing Justice Tenant Defense Program in Harlem and Brooklyn. The Supervising Attorney will be responsible for the smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the program in their assigned office, as well as coordinating, mentoring, and supervising staff. They will also participate in Practice-wide management discussions and decision-making and maintain relationships with other stakeholders in the legal, court, and service communities.

Responsibilities:

The Supervising Attorney will have the following 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
- Identify office needs and resources needed for the Harlem Community Law Office/Brooklyn Neighborhood Office and participate in management team responsibilities to meet those needs
- Coordinate intake
- Respond to client, community, and staff concerns
- Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies
- Prepare and submit necessary grant-reporting paperwork
- Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts
- Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in the community
- Conduct community education, training, and outreach and promote the work of the office, the Housing Practice, and the Civil Practice
- Conduct off-site intake
- Other duties as assigned

Required Documents:

Applicants must submit the following documents as a single combined PDF:

- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample

Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

- Admission to the New York State Bar
- Minimum of three years of legal practice preferred
- Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating individual or group cases in various forums
- Demonstrated commitment to addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation
- Knowledge in various practice areas within civil legal services practice
- Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
- Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law and civil legal services
- Demonstrated commitment to policy advocacy and administrative reform
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including but not limited to seniors
- Supervisory, mentoring, and management experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Grant-writing and fundraising experience
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice
- Ability to work in a collaborative team model
- Pro bono, government, public service, and academic experience will be considered, but is not required
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

Salary Transparency:

The salary range for this position is $93,085 - $154,684. The specific salary offers will be dependent on candidate qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary and Benefits:

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance. Salaries for unionized jobs are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. More information about salary and benefits will be available to applicants if an offer is made.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation. They strive to build strong professional relationships with each of their clients, understand their diverse circumstances, and meet their needs. This commitment depends on the efforts of all employees.

How to Apply:

All applications must be completed online via the Legal Aid Society Recruitment Portal. Paper submissions will not be accepted. For technical difficulties or questions regarding the application process, please email .

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. They prohibit discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Not applicable to this position.

Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more. Specific details to be provided upon offer.

Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable but not required.

Legal practice, litigation, advocacy, policy advocacy, administrative reform, leadership, supervision, management, grant-writing, fundraising, interpersonal communication, organizational, public speaking, community outreach, community building, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, excellent representation

Not specified.

All applications must be completed online. Please visit the Legal Aid Society's Careers page for current job postings and application instructions. For technical difficulties or questions, please email .

Qualification and Experience Admission to the New York State Bar, minimum of three years of legal practice preferred, experience working with vulnerable populations, supervisory, mentoring, and management experience preferred, grant-writing and fundraising experience preferred, proficiency in languages other than English desirable but not required

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