Director of Economic Equities Project

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Women, People of Color, LGBTQ+ Individuals, Veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Summary:

The Legal Aid Society is seeking a Director of Economic Equities Project to join their Civil Practice team in New York City. The Director will supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers in the Consumer Law Project, as well as oversee the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, Foreclosure Prevention and Home Equity Preservation Project, and Community Development Project. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal practice with a specialization in consumer law, experience litigating in various forums, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law and civil legal services. The salary for this position is $148,960 and the deadline to apply is 3:00 PM EST on May 3, 2024. The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplace.

Job Title: Director of Economic Equities Project
Organization: The Legal Aid Society
Location: New York City
Salary: $148,960
Deadline: May 3, 2024

Responsibilities:

- Supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers in the Consumer Law Project
- Supervise managers of Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, Foreclosure Prevention and Home Equity Preservation Project, and Community Development Project
- Supervise client representation in State and federal administrative and court proceedings
- Monitor client service and maintain a high standard of representation
- Coordinate intake and analyze legal issues
- Develop impact and/or affirmative litigation
- Assist with the implementation and reporting of programs
- Provide oversight of pro bono initiatives
- Respond to client, staff, and community concerns
- Foster teamwork, communication, and staff accountability
- Develop and maintain community support and relationships
- Conduct community education, training, and outreach

Requirements:

- Minimum of five years of legal practice with a specialization in consumer law
- Experience litigating in various forums, including administrative, State and/or federal courts
- Excellent litigation, 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
- Admission to NYS Bar
- Supervisory and management experience preferred
- 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, small business, and academic experience will be considered, but is not required
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

Salary Transparency:

The specific salary for this position will be dependent on candidate qualifications and includes collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles. The salary range for this position is $148,960.

Salary and Benefits:

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

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 value building strong professional relationships with clients and understanding their diverse circumstances and needs.

How to Apply:

All applications must be completed online through the LAS (Legal Aid Society) Recruitment Portal. Paper submissions will not be accepted. For technical difficulties or questions, please email .

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions and treatment based on race, color, size, religion, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information, 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.

Required Documents:

Please submit a single combined PDF including a resume, cover letter, and writing sample when applying through the LAS Recruitment Portal. The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Not specified

Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance (specifics will be provided upon offer)

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

Legal advocacy, litigation, supervision, client representation, intake coordination, legal strategy development, impact litigation, community education and outreach, team management, relationship building, language proficiency

Not specified

All applications must be completed online through the LAS Recruitment Portal. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample as a single combined PDF.

Qualification and Experience Minimum of five years of legal practice with a specialization in consumer law, admission to NYS Bar, experience in public interest law and civil legal services, commitment to policy advocacy and administrative reform, supervisory and management experience preferred, proficiency in languages other than English desirable but not required

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