Staff Attorney— Neighborhood Stabilization Project

3-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Bronx Legal Services as a Staff Attorney for the Neighborhood Stabilization Project

H2: Seeking Experienced Attorney for Neighborhood Stabilization Project at Bronx Legal Services

Bronx Legal Services, part of Legal Services NYC, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Attorney to join its Neighborhood Stabilization Project.

Program Description:

- Part of Legal Services NYC, the largest provider of free civil legal services in the country.
- 160+ staff including attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and support staff.
- Diverse and unionized office providing high-quality free legal services in areas such as foreclosure prevention, community economic development, eviction defense, and more.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts.

Position Overview:

- Handle a diverse and high-volume caseload involving individual foreclosure actions, predatory lending, and deed theft cases.
- Represent homeowners in ancillary proceedings in Surrogate's Court and Bankruptcy Court.
- Staff weekly off-site clinic to screen distressed homeowners for assistance.
- Conduct outreach and community education.
- Work on community economic development assignments.
- Participation in coalition meetings and lobbying efforts.
- Timely inputting of case notes and record-keeping.

Qualifications:

- Admission to New York State Bar.
- Minimum of three years of litigation experience in relevant practice areas.
- Experience with motions, written discovery, depositions, and court appearances.
- Commitment to social and economic justice.
- Excellent analytical, research, writing, and organizational skills.
- Interest in collaborating with community groups.
- Background in community education and outreach.
- Experience working with low-income and communities of color.
- Commitment to DEIB mission.
- Preferred experience in affordable housing transactions, not-for-profit organizations, and small businesses.
- Knowledge of Bankruptcy and Surrogate's Court practice and procedure.
- Fluency or proficiency in Spanish or other commonly spoken language in the Bronx.

How to Apply:

- Send cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and three references to with "Staff Attorney - Neighborhood Stabilization Project" in the subject line.
- No telephone calls.
- Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
- Salary and benefits determined by LSNYC Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Hybrid model of in-person and remote work.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- COVID-19 vaccinations strongly encouraged for employees unless unable to due to medical or religious reasons.

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

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Determined by LSNYC Collective Bargaining Agreement, Hybrid in-person/remote work model, COVID-19 vaccination encouraged for all employees, Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives

Fluency/proficiency in Spanish or other commonly spoken language in the Bronx preferred

Litigation, Written Advocacy, Oral Advocacy, Legal Research, Organization, Community Collaboration, Due Diligence, Fluency/Proficiency in Spanish or other commonly spoken language in the Bronx

Admission to the New York State Bar required, fluency/proficiency in Spanish or other commonly spoken language in the Bronx preferred

Send cover letter, resume, two recent writing samples, and three references by email to Sylvia Figueroa at with "Staff Attorney— Neighborhood Stabilization Project" in the subject line. No telephone calls please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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