Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in New York City, NY

Public Interest

New York City, NY

Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

No

Fall 2025 Housing Staff Attorneys/Law Graduates at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (LSNYC) is seeking law graduates and/or staff attorneys to join our Fall 2025 class of Right to Counsel (RTC) attorneys. As the largest civil legal services provider in the country, LSNYC fights poverty and seeks racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. Our work challenges systemic injustices and provides legal services to help our clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. We are looking for candidates who are committed to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a diverse and inclusive team, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity with LSNYC.

H1: Join **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. as a Fall 2025 Housing Staff Attorney/Law Graduate
H2: Help Fight Poverty and Achieve Justice for Low-Income New Yorkers

Why Work at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.?

Opportunity for growth and professional development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center for free CLEs and training experience
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive work environment
Partnership with community-based and client-run organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize effectiveness

About LSNYC's Housing Practice

LSNYC's housing practice represents low-income tenants in various settings, including defending tenants in eviction proceedings in housing court, representing tenants in administrative hearings, bringing affirmative litigation, and handling appeals at all levels. The Right to Counsel law, passed in 2017 after a successful tenant-led campaign, provides income-eligible tenants who are sued for eviction with the right to an attorney. As part of our work to implement this groundbreaking law, we are seeking attorneys to join our housing practice and represent tenants in eviction defense and other proceedings.

Responsibilities:

Conduct intake and provide full legal representation in housing court proceedings to New York City tenants referred to LSNYC through the Right to Counsel initiative and other referral sources
Litigate cases in housing court, administrative forums, appellate courts, and other state and federal courts on behalf of people facing eviction and in affirmative cases challenging agencies and actors who threaten New York City residents' ability to obtain and retain affordable housing
Develop expertise in housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits
Provide legal advice and counseling to tenants as needed
Conduct neighborhood-based legal clinics and know-your-rights workshops
Identify trends and recurring issues for potential impact litigation
Provide trainings to other advocates, tenant associations, community members, and community groups

Qualifications:

. from an accredited law school and admission (or seeking admission) to practice law in the State of New York
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods
Excellent advocacy, analytic, writing, and leadership skills
Strong time management and organization skills, including the ability to handle a diverse, fast-paced caseload generated by a “right to counsel” intake where clients may have a legal entitlement to representation
Experience in housing, landlord/tenant, or related advocacy preferred
Fluency or proficiency in either Spanish or a language other than English that is frequently used by our clients preferred

Salary Information:

1-10 years: $74,881 - $98,355
11-20 years: $100,605 - $118,773
21+ years: $124,254 - $135,637

NOTE: Salaries will increase effective July 1, 2024, so this salary range is the floor.

COVID Vaccination Policy:

All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, people over 40, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people are strongly encouraged to apply.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (LSNYC) is seeking law graduates and/or staff attorneys to join our Fall 2025 class of Right to Counsel (RTC) attorneys. As the largest civil legal services provider in the country, LSNYC fights poverty and seeks racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. Our work challenges systemic injustices and provides legal services to help our clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. We are looking for candidates who are committed to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity.

Join **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. as a Fall 2025 Housing Staff Attorney/Law Graduate and help fight poverty and achieve justice for low-income New Yorkers. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a diverse and inclusive team, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity with LSNYC.

Opportunities for Growth and Development

At LSNYC, we value the growth and development of our employees. As a staff attorney or law graduate, you will have access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which provides opportunities to earn free CLEs and gain experience as a trainer. We also prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts and strive to create a work environment where everyone can bring their full selves to the work.

About LSNYC's Housing Practice

LSNYC's housing practice represents low-income tenants in various settings, including defending tenants in eviction proceedings in housing court, representing tenants in administrative hearings, bringing affirmative litigation, and handling appeals at all levels. The Right to Counsel