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

Public Interest

New York City, NY

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

Attorney

Min 6 yrs required

No

Job Title: Housing Director – Safety Net Project

Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the Safety Net Project's (SNP) housing practice, including the Right to Counsel practice in Bronx Housing Court and group litigation practice in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn.
- Directly supervise SNP’s supervising attorneys and managing attorney.
- Ensure a high standard of legal representation and ongoing professional development across SNP’s housing practice.
- Develop and maintain SNP’s housing resources, practice guidance, and calendar of staff trainings.
- Collaborate with attorneys, advocates, and social workers to assess and address client needs, maintaining a very reduced client caseload.
- Work with the Managing Director and Managing Attorney to ensure SNP’s grant compliance.
- Develop impact litigation projects utilizing a movement lawyering approach.
- Represent SNP in housing network and coalition spaces as needed.
- Collaborate with other SNP managers to develop and implement office-wide policies and processes and collectively guide the project.

Education and Experience Information:
- Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.
- Minimum of 6 years of litigation experience in landlord-tenant law, including supervisory experience.
- Excellent research, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
- Experience in litigating individual and group cases.
- Commitment to supporting, training, and mentoring housing staff attorneys and paralegals.
- Sound strategic judgment and drive to originate and implement practice improvements.
- Strong anti-oppression and social justice analysis and lens, with a deep commitment to racial and housing justice work.
- Familiarity with or interest in movement lawyering approaches to civil legal services work.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Great interpersonal communication skills and experience working with diverse communities.
- Spanish proficiency is preferred.

Salary and Compensation:
- A competitive salary based on experience and an excellent benefits package is available.
- Generous vacation, personal, and sick time, along with industry-leading medical and dental coverage.
- The annual salary range for this position is between $108,294 and $133,336, depending on experience.
- Flexible hours and hybrid work options are available, subject to work needs.

The Safety Net Project is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including women, people of color, immigrants, domestic violence survivors, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, people from low-income backgrounds, and those with personal experience with the criminal justice system. Applications from individuals with lived experiences in the communities served, homelessness or housing instability, or the benefits system are strongly encouraged.