Supervising Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Queens)
Salary Range: $93,085 - $154,684
Location: New York, NY

H1: Join Our Team at The Legal Aid Society as a Supervising Attorney!
H2: Make a Difference in Housing Justice Tenant Defense in Queens

Introduction:
The Legal Aid Society is seeking an experienced and dedicated Supervising Attorney to join our Civil Practice team. As a Supervising Attorney, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of low-income individuals and families in Queens through our Housing Justice Program. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and providing our employees with competitive salaries and benefits.

Organization:
The Legal Aid Society is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive legal services to low-income individuals and families in New York City. Our Civil Practice team is dedicated to addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice and advocating for systemic change. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.

Job Description:
The Supervising Attorney will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Housing Justice Program in our Queens Neighborhood Office. This includes supervising staff, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in the legal, court, and service communities. The ideal candidate will have excellent litigation skills, a commitment to public interest practice and policy, and experience working with vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers
• Maintain a high standard of representation and client service
• Collaborate with other departments on housing practice issues
• Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns
• Analyze legal issues, develop strategies, and supervise implementation
• Prepare grant-reporting paperwork
• Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, and government agencies
• Represent The Legal Aid Society in the community and conduct education and outreach
• Conduct off-site intake and other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Minimum of three years of legal practice preferred
• Excellent litigation skills and experience in various forums
• Commitment to addressing poverty and justice issues
• Knowledge of civil legal services practice areas
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
• Experience in public interest law and civil legal services
• Commitment to policy advocacy and administrative reform
• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Supervisory, mentoring, and management experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Grant-writing and fundraising experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team model
• Pro bono, government, public service, and academic experience will be considered

Salary Transparency:
The Legal Aid Society offers a competitive salary range of $93,085 - $154,684 for this role. The specific salary offered will depend on the candidate's qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary and Benefits:
We believe in attracting and retaining exceptional talent and offer a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more. Our unionized roles are governed by our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please visit our Careers page for additional information. Salary and benefits information will be available to applicants when and if an offer is made.

Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness:
The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. We also offer assistance to New York residents for loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, visit or .

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At The Legal Aid Society, we are committed to creating a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation. We value building strong relationships with our clients and understanding their diverse circumstances to meet their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us.

Work Authorization:
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits, but we can provide a letter for citizens of Canada and Mexico who need a TN visa.

How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please submit a single combined PDF with your resume, cover letter, and writing sample through the Legal Aid Society Recruitment Portal by 3:00 PM EST on the date listed. We do not accept paper submissions. For technical difficulties or questions, please email .

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions based on race or color, size, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information, 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. Join our team and make a difference in housing justice tenant defense in Queens!

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Health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, loan forgiveness programs

Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable but not required.

Legal representation, supervision, community outreach, advocacy, grant-writing, fundraising, leadership, interpersonal communication, organizational skills

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All applications must be completed online. Please visit the Legal Aid Society Careers Page for current job postings and application instructions.

Qualification and Experience Admission to the New York State Bar, minimum of three years legal practice preferred

Legal