Staff Attorney

Full-time

No

Staff Attorney – Foreclosure Prevention Unit (Bronx) #23-264

Organization: Legal Aid Society (LAS)
Salary Range/ Salary: $75,345 – $132,914
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Foreclosure Prevention Unit
Department: Civil Practice
Experience: NYS Bar admission or ready for NYS Bar admission
Location: Bronx, NY

Introduction:

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Staff Attorney to join their team in the Bronx. The Staff Attorney will be responsible for representing homeowners in foreclosure actions and affirmative litigation, with the goal of preventing the loss of home, loss of equity, and homelessness. The Foreclosure Prevention Unit provides representation and assistance to homeowners to prevent foreclosures and challenge abusive lending and real estate practices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Represent clients in state and federal court proceedings and affirmative litigation
- Represent clients at settlement conferences and advocate with lenders to obtain loss mitigation
- Advocate with local, state and federal agencies on behalf of clients
- Train, conduct community outreach, and provide education for individuals, local community-based organizations, and housing advocates
- Advocate for legislative reforms and policy changes
- Coordinate and collaborate with other groups and organizations
- Work with pro bono lawyers and partner organizations
- Represent the Civil Practice and LAS in the community
- Promote the work of the office, the Foreclosure Prevention Unit and the Civil Practice
- Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours as needed
- Complete administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor, such as those related to grant reporting
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- New York State Bar admission or ready for NYS Bar admission
- Familiarity with foreclosure, lending and consumer issues preferred
- Litigation skills and experience preferred
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of the team and manage a high volume of cases
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and civil legal services
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate successfully with other groups and organizations
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

Salary Transparency:

The Legal Aid Society believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving their clients. They offer 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. The specific salary offers will be dependent on candidate qualifications.

Salary Range/ Salary: $75,345 – $132,914

Benefits:

The Legal Aid Society is committed to providing a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. They are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of their clients, understanding their diverse circumstances and meeting their needs. They offer 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.

How to Apply:

All applications must be completed online through the LAS Recruitment Portal. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample as a single combined PDF. The deadline for applications is 3:00 PM EST on the date listed.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The Legal Aid Society is committed to creating a work culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. They believe in building a strong professional relationship with each of their clients, understanding their diverse circumstances, and meeting their needs. They are dedicated to advocating for social justice and equal rights for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer:

The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, 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.

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Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more.

Proficiency in languages other than English preferred.

Legal representation, advocacy, negotiation, training, community outreach, collaboration, administrative tasks, report writing, public speaking, research, time management.

Not specified.

All applications must be completed online. Please visit the Legal Aid Society's Careers Page for current job postings and instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions, please email .

Qualification and Experience New York State Bar admission or eligibility for NYS Bar admission, familiarity with foreclosure, lending, and consumer issues, litigation skills and experience, excellent written and oral advocacy skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, commitment to public interest law and civil legal services, proficiency in languages other than English preferred.

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