Director of Economic Equities Project

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Director of Economic Equities Project Job Opportunity with The Legal Aid Society

H2: Join Our Team As a Director of Economic Equities Project

The Legal Aid Society, a leading civil legal services organization, is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Director of Economic Equities Project to join our team. This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of New York City residents while working alongside a talented and passionate team of attorneys, paralegals, and casehandlers. As the Director of Economic Equities, you will have the opportunity to lead and supervise multiple projects focused on consumer law, low-income taxpayer assistance, foreclosure prevention, and community development.

Responsibilities:

- Supervise and manage staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers in the Consumer Law Project
- Oversee the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, Foreclosure Prevention and Home Equity Preservation Project, and Community Development Project
- Provide representation in state and federal administrative and court proceedings
- Monitor client service and maintain high standards of representation
- Coordinate intake and develop legal strategies
- Assist with implementing and reporting on programs
- Respond to client, staff, and community concerns
- Foster teamwork and staff accountability
- Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, and elected officials
- Conduct community education, training, and outreach
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- Minimum of five years of legal practice with a specialization in consumer law preferred
- Experience litigating in various forums
- Excellent litigation, oral, and written advocacy skills
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and civil legal services
- Admission to NYS Bar
- Supervisory and management experience preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to exploring alternative approaches to legal practice
- Ability to work in a collaborative team model
- Pro bono, government, public service, small business, and academic experience will be considered
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable

Salary Information:

- Salary range/salary: $148,960

Salary and Benefits:

At The Legal Aid Society, we believe in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. We offer a generous benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more. Salaries for our unionized jobs are governed by our Collective Bargaining Agreement. For additional information, please visit our Careers page.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to understand our clients' diverse circumstances and meet their needs through a strong professional relationship. To achieve these goals, we rely on the efforts of all our team members.

How to Apply:

All applications must be completed online. Please visit our Careers page to review current job postings and instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions, please email .

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We prohibit discriminatory employment actions and treatment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Documents:

Please submit the following documents as a single combined PDF when applying via the LAS (Legal Aid Society) Recruitment Portal:

- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample

Join our team as a Director of Economic Equities Project and make a meaningful impact on the lives of New York City residents while working alongside a talented and passionate team. Apply now with The Legal Aid Society!

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