Real Estate - General Attorney in New York City, NY

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Real Estate - General Attorney in New York City, NY

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Job Title: Housing Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
The Housing Attorney at the organization is a critical member of the interdisciplinary legal team, tasked with providing comprehensive legal representation and advocacy for clients facing housing issues. Key responsibilities include:

- Representing clients in Bronx and Manhattan Housing Courts, administrative hearings, supreme court, and appellate litigation, including trial representation.
- Engaging in community-based initiatives to address housing issues and advocate for clients' benefits.
- Collaboratively developing strategies to retain affordable housing and ensure community stabilization.
- Maintaining detailed and consistent case notes and status updates in the organization's proprietary database.
- Organizing and maintaining client files in compliance with grant requirements.
- Working with the Buildings Unit and organizers to potentially provide representation in group or class action cases.
- Completing additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
- Participating in community empowerment and organizing activities related to housing.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Housing Attorney position must have the following qualifications:

- A . Law Degree or . with admission to the New York State Bar or a willingness to take the bar exam.
- Relevant experience in housing and court proceedings is preferred.
- Experience working with similar populations in a community-based setting is strongly preferred.
- The ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and writing skills in English.
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are helpful but not required.

Salary Information:
The organization offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- Paid time off comprising 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days, and 11 agency holidays.
- A week off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
- A 401k plan with agency contribution.
- Other benefits that contribute to a supportive work environment.

The organization is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements, and a combination of education and experience will be considered unless otherwise stated.

May 23, 2025
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