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Public Interest
Attorney
Real Estate
Min 3 yrs required
Civil Practice Supervising Attorney, Housing-related Government Benefits RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise, mentor, and train staff attorneys, paralegal supervisors, and paralegal casehandlers. Participate in structural and strategical planning for the benefits work within the housing practice of their respective neighborhood office. Represent clients in state and federal administrative and court proceedings. Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service. Foster and encourage teamwork and communication. Reinforce and maintain staff accountability. Assist with the implementation and reporting of programs including necessary grant reporting. Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy and supervise the implementation of legal strategies under the supervision and at the direction of the Director of Housing and in consultation with the Director of Government Benefits develop impact and/or affirmative litigation. Respond to clients and community. Assist with planning and conducting citywide and statewide coalition meetings and task forces. Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials and the courts. Represent the Civil Practice in the community. Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours as needed.
Qualification and Experience
Requirements: Admission to the NYS Bar and a willingness to apply for admission to the federal courts (S.D.N.Y., E.D.N.Y., Second Circuit ) as it may become necessary. 3+ years of legal practice required. 1+ years of supervisory and management experience preferred or relevant experience such as leadership positions in a membership organization. Experience in government benefits required. Experience litigating in various judicial and administrative forums. Excellent litigation skills, oral and written advocacy skills. Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law, civil legal services, policy advocacy, administrative reform, and addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation. Experience conducting trainings preferred. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice. Ability to work in a collaborative team model. Proficiency in languages other than English preferred.
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