Staff Attorney, Tenant Defense Project

2-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

focus on direct representation, JustCause’s unique model relies on

a panel of pro bono attorneys who are trained and mentored by staff attorneys. JustCause’s programs in-
clude the Volunteer Legal Services Project, the Tenant Defense Project, and the Community Development
Project.

Organization Overview:
- Established in 1981 as Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc.
- Mission to improve quality of life for low-income individuals in Monroe County
- Provides pro bono attorneys for serious civil matters
- Co-located at Telesca Center for Justice with partner agencies
- Unique model relies on panel of trained and mentored pro bono attorneys
- Programs include Volunteer Legal Services Project, Tenant Defense Project, and Community Development Project

Job Summary:
JustCause is seeking a full-time, exempt Staff Attorney to join the Tenant Defense Project. The Staff
Attorney will provide legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction or other housing-related

issues. The Staff Attorney will also work collaboratively with other members of the Housing and Consumer
Unit to provide holistic legal services to clients.

Job Summary:
- Seeking full-time, exempt Staff Attorney for Tenant Defense Project
- Provides legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction or housing-related issues
- Will work collaboratively with other members of Housing and Consumer Unit
- Provides holistic legal services to clients

Key Responsibilities:
- Represent low-income tenants in eviction proceedings and other housing-related legal matters
- Conduct client interviews and maintain accurate case records
- Provide legal advice and counsel to clients
- Negotiate with opposing counsel and landlords
- Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Appear in court and advocate on behalf of clients
- Collaborate with other members of the Housing and Consumer Unit to provide holistic legal services
- Participate in trainings and professional development opportunities
- Comply with grant requirements and reporting
- Other duties as assigned

Key Responsibilities:
- Represent low-income tenants in eviction proceedings and other housing-related legal matters
- Conduct client interviews and maintain accurate case records
- Provide legal advice and counsel to clients
- Negotiate with opposing counsel and landlords
- Prepare legal documents
- Appear in court and advocate for clients
- Collaborate with other members of Housing and Consumer Unit
- Participate in trainings and professional development
- Comply with grant requirements and reporting
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
- . degree and admission to the New York State Bar
- 0-6 years of relevant legal experience
- Experience in housing law and/or landlord-tenant law preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Commitment to social justice and serving low-income communities

Qualifications:
- . degree and admission to New York State Bar
- 0-6 years of relevant legal experience
- Experience in housing or landlord-tenant law preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Commitment to social justice and serving low-income communities

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $80,320-$97,520, based on JustCause’s salary scale and 0-6 years of
relevant experience. JustCause also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance,
retirement plan, and paid time off.

Salary and Benefits:
- Salary range: $80,320-$97,520 (based on JustCause’s salary scale and 0-6 years of relevant experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to [email protected]
with the subject line “Staff Attorney, Tenant Defense Project.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

Application Process:
- Submit cover letter, resume, and three references to [email protected]
- Use subject line "Staff Attorney, Tenant Defense Project"
- Applications reviewed on rolling basis
- Position open until filled

JustCause is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals
including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals.

JustCause is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including:
- Women
- People of color
- Persons with disabilities
- LGBTQ individuals

Not applicable

Health insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan, paid time off

Fluency in Spanish preferred

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Legal