Staff Attorneys, Tenant Rights Coalition

1-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Staff Attorneys, Tenant Rights Coalition (Job#89_2023)

Brooklyn Legal Services is seeking three (3) Staff Attorneys for its Tenant Rights Coalition, based in our Brownsville, Brooklyn office. We are a part of Legal Services NYC, a civil legal services organization with a mission to fight poverty and seek racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. Our office provides a wide range of civil legal services and includes a diverse and inclusive staff, with a wall-to-wall union for all employees.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are important values at LSNYC, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects these values. Our DEIB committee and affinity groups work to promote collegial relationships and advocate for racial justice and anti-oppression within our organization and through our legal work. All employees are expected to learn about, understand, and work towards our DEIB goals.

The Tenant Rights Coalition (TRC) is a team of legal workers partnered with tenant leaders and community organizers to combat the impacts of gentrification in Brooklyn. Based in Brownsville, our work includes supporting tenant association meetings, defending against and asserting claims in various courts and agencies, conducting workshops and trainings, and supporting local and statewide coalition work.

The Staff Attorney will work closely with the TRC team and community partners to support Brooklyn tenants through bold and creative litigation and advocacy in multiple forums, adapting to the ever-changing legal landscape.

Responsibilities:

- Manage a diverse and high-volume caseload, including individual and group cases
- Staff or lead workshops, trainings, and clinics on and off-site
- Attend and/or lead team meetings and substantive trainings
- Attend and/or support tenant meetings at buildings throughout Brooklyn, including evenings and weekends
- Prepare and appear at multiple court appearances in various forums, managing all aspects of litigation
- Support local and statewide coalition spaces to advance organizing goals of community partners and tenant leaders
- Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including legal and non-legal workers, to execute complex and creative litigation
- Maintain online case files within the office's case management system to comply with grants

Experience & Qualifications:

- . from an accredited law school
- Admitted to the New York State Bar, eligible for reciprocal admission, or a law graduate who has passed or registered for the New York bar exam
- Excellent advocacy, litigation, analytic, writing, and leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and work well in a team dynamic
- Willingness to conduct community outreach, trainings, and clinics in various settings and to varied audiences, including evenings and weekends
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing strategies
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a demonstrated commitment to social justice and working alongside low-income and communities of color
- Second language proficiency preferred

How to Apply:

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and two legal writing samples to . Please include "TRC Staff Attorney" in the subject line of the email. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

We offer an excellent benefits package and a highly competitive public interest salary. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision plans, contributions to a 403(b) plan, and generous leave time. Salary is commensurate with experience. Brooklyn Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage people of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those over the age of 40 to apply. We are committed to promoting race, gender, and economic justice in our work and workplace. All non-manager staff members are part of the LSSA/NOLSW UAW Local 2320.

Inclusion Statement: We recognize that women and people of color may be hesitant to apply for jobs if they do not fully meet all listed qualifications. While these qualifications represent the qualities we are seeking in an applicant, we are ultimately looking for the best candidate for the job. If you are interested in this position and have substantial relevant experience, we encourage you to apply even if you do not fully meet every criterion listed above.

All employees are strongly encouraged to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations, unless they are unable to do so for medical or religious reasons.

To learn more about our work, please visit our website at .

Salary Range (Dependent on years of experience):

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

Not specified

Health, Dental, Vision Plans, 403(b) Plan Contributions, Generous Leave Time

Second language proficiency is strongly preferred

Legal Research, Writing, Advocacy, Litigation, Leadership, Communication, Community Outreach, Teamwork, Adaptability, Second Language Proficiency

J.D. from an accredited law school

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and two legal writing samples to . Please write “TRC Staff Attorney” in the subject line of the email.

Qualification and Experience J.D. from an accredited law school, Admitted to New York State Bar or eligible for reciprocal admission, or law graduate who has passed the New York bar exam or is registered to sit for the next bar examination

Legal