Public Interest
New York City, NY
Real Estate - General Attorney in New York City, NY
Attorney
Min 3 yrs required
No
Job Title: Supervising Attorney
Department: Legal, Organizing, & Advocacy
Unit: Housing
Reports to: Assistant Director for Housing
Model: Hybrid
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Supervising Attorney position in the organization's Legal Department involves managing and overseeing the work of housing attorneys on individual housing matters. The role also includes maintaining a small independent caseload of housing cases. This management position ensures the delivery of high-quality legal services and supports the professional development of staff attorneys.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Attorney Supervision
- Ensure proper support and mentorship for staff attorneys, including providing in-court supervision, individual case review meetings, document review, and ad hoc support.
- Support staff attorneys providing services under the organization's housing contracts.
- Set and enforce expectations for staff attorneys in developing case strategy, maintaining proper litigation schedules, administering cases (including proper case notes and calendaring), and following best practices, in coordination with the Assistant Director for Housing, the Managing Housing Attorney, and other supervisory staff.
- Coordinate trial dates with the Managing Housing Attorney, Assistant Director for Housing, and other supervisory staff.
- Second seat entry-level attorneys at motions and trials.
- Troubleshoot case issues in housing court.
- Mentor attorneys to support their professional development.
- Lead group attorney meetings (on rotation with other supervisors).
- Provide general court supervision (on rotation with other supervisors).
- Provide supervision during court intake, in coordination with the Managing Housing Attorney.
Client Representation
- Maintain a small individual caseload (approximately one-quarter the caseload of a staff attorney).
- Represent clients through administrative hearings, trials, and appeals.
Service Coordination
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director for Housing, Managing Housing Attorney, and other members of the Legal Department management team to provide high-quality services across the department.
- Attend department and agency meetings as required.
- Additional tasks may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- JD and New York State Bar admission.
- At least 3 years of housing legal experience required.
- Experience working with similar populations in a community-based setting strongly preferred.
- Proven mentoring skills.
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
- Strong verbal and writing skills in English.
- Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are strongly preferred.
Salary/Benefits:
The organization offers a competitive salary based on experience and education, along with a comprehensive benefits package. This includes medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, paid time off (20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days, and 11 agency holidays, plus the week off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day), a 401k with agency contribution, and other benefits. The salary range for this position is $103,800-107,800.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, and an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.
May 23, 2025
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