Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Brooklyn, NY

Government

Brooklyn, NY

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Brooklyn, NY

Attorney

No

Job Title: Agency Attorney Interne

Job Responsibilities:
The Agency Attorney Interne at the **Members Only** (NYCHA) within the Law Department's Housing Litigation division is tasked with handling administrative termination of tenancy proceedings. These proceedings are initiated on grounds such as non-desirability, which includes actions like violence against NYCHA employees, breach of NYCHA rules and regulations, illegal assignment or transfer of possession of an apartment, and misrepresentation. The attorney will also represent NYCHA in cases involving remaining family member and rent grievances brought by public housing residents and Section 8 participants.

Specific responsibilities include:
- Identifying key issues in cases quickly and achieving rapid resolution with supervision, allowing for independent judgment.
- Preparing and litigating administrative hearings and grievances, which includes drafting charges, requesting investigations, negotiating settlements, and representing NYCHA at hearings.
- Answering routine inquiries from managers, opposing counsel, and Borough management on assigned cases.
- Conducting legal research on complex cases and preparing memoranda.
- Maintaining computer records in the Case Management System and preparing memos and other documents regarding case dispositions.
- Keeping all case files, evidence, and computer files organized and preparing memos regarding the progress and outcomes of cases.
- Representing NYCHA in Applicant Appeal actions and Small Claims Court actions.

The attorney must ensure that cases are managed expeditiously and in compliance with legal requirements set forth in the Escalera and Williams Consent Decree and other relevant laws pertaining to tenant litigation. Confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings is mandatory.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections or ) or have admission to the New York State Bar.

Preferred skills include:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Litigation experience.
- Knowledge and background in Housing Law, HUD Regulations, Criminal Law, and Criminal Procedure.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and be a self-starter.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $80, to $85,.

Additional Information:
Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter, including bar admission date(s) (month and year). They also need to provide two writing samples that reflect their efforts, not those of a reviewer, and three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills. A copy of the law school transcript and current and/or minimum salary requirements must be included.

NYCHA encourages residents to apply and has no residency requirements for this position. The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or protected characteristic.