Public Interest
Bronx, NY
Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Attorney in Bronx, NY
Attorney
Min 3 yrs required
No
Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal representation to tenants referred through the Universal Access to Counsel initiative and other referral sources.
- Litigate in various forums including housing court, appellate courts, and administrative tribunals, such as NYCHA tenancy termination proceedings and housing benefits hearings.
- Offer full legal representation by counseling clients on available legal defenses and strategies, maintaining regular communication to keep clients informed, negotiating with opposing counsel, engaging in motion practice, presenting oral arguments at hearings and court conferences, conducting discovery and depositions, preparing for and conducting evidentiary hearings and trials, and advocating with government agencies and external providers on behalf of clients.
- Develop expertise in housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits to secure the best outcomes for clients.
- Participate in court-based intake processes and conduct intakes.
- Engage in client and community outreach and education initiatives.
- Mentor junior staff and law graduates, accompanying them to court and providing guidance on legal strategies.
- Assist in leading legal team meetings, CLE trainings, and strategic planning sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- A . from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law in New York State with at least three (3) years of experience practicing law in New York City Housing Courts.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity.
- Excellent legal research, oral and written advocacy, and analytical skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage a diverse and fast-paced caseload generated by a universal access to counsel intake system.
Preferred Qualifications & Plus Factors:
- Supervisory or Leadership Experience: Prior experience mentoring or supervising junior attorneys, law graduates, or legal interns, particularly in housing or tenant defense work.
- Advanced Litigation Experience: Extensive experience litigating complex housing matters, including trials, appeals, and handling high-volume caseloads in housing court.
- Experience with Housing Subsidy Programs: In-depth knowledge of New York City housing programs, such as Section 8, NYCHA, and other rental assistance or housing subsidy programs.
- Proficiency in Multiple Languages: Fluency or proficiency in additional languages commonly spoken in the Bronx, such as Spanish, French, Arabic, or Mandarin.
- Community Engagement: A track record of working with community organizations, conducting know-your-rights workshops, or engaging in tenant organizing or advocacy.
- Experience in Public Benefits Advocacy: Familiarity with public benefits programs (., SNAP, SSI, cash assistance) and advocating for clients to secure these benefits in addition to housing stability.
- Training and Development Skills: Experience leading Continuing Legal Education (CLE) trainings, workshops, or providing structured legal training to colleagues or law students.
- Knowledge of Anti-Displacement Strategies: Experience in fighting against tenant harassment and displacement, particularly in gentrifying neighborhoods, through both litigation and policy advocacy.
- Tech Savviness: Experience using legal tech tools like LegalServer, Clio, eCourts, or document automation platforms to streamline legal practice and improve efficiency.
Salary Information:
- Salary Range: $91, to $96, Annually
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods.
- Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
- Ability to travel within New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
- Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff, and termination. The organization values and encourages diversity and solicits applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Jun 24, 2025
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