Job Title: Supervising Senior Attorney, Tenant Advocacy Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal representation to low-income tenants in eviction proceedings in housing courts, primarily in Suffolk County, with potential work in Nassau County as needed. - Supervise and work closely with other Tenant Advocacy Team members, including an attorney and paralegal, to effectively and efficiently handle cases. - Travel frequently to housing courts on Long Island, particularly Suffolk C
Job Title: Supervising Senior Attorney, Public Benefits Job Responsibilities: - Lead or serve in a leadership role as part of a litigation team in impact litigation and class actions in both state and federal court, incorporating the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act, where appropriate. - Represent clients at all stages of litigation, including providing advice and counsel and direct representation in federal court, state
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Unit Job Responsibilities: - Represent victims of domestic violence in Suffolk County in various legal settings including Family Court, Supreme Court, and administrative hearings. - Handle legal issues related to domestic violence such as orders of protection, custody, visitation, child and spousal support, divorce, and lease termination in accordance with relevant statutes. - Maintain accurate time records and manage the opening
Job Title: Legal Intern - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Work under attorney supervision in the Legal Services Department. - Engage in a variety of legal tasks related to workplace justice, immigration law, and housing and public benefits. - Participate in casework, legal research, and evidence submission preparation. - Draft legal documents such as affidavits, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings. - Communicate with administrative agencies, courts, jails
Job Title: Legal Intern - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Assist in the representation of tenants and tenant associations in cases involving eviction, harassment, repairs, and overcharge. - Work on cases involving access to government benefits, including city, state, and federal benefits. - Participate in legal clinics and develop and present “Know Your Rights” workshops to community members. - Support the Trans Immigrant Project (TrIP) in gender-identity-based remo...
Job Title: Legal Intern Job Responsibilities: - Assist low-wage workers with claims related to unpaid wages, employment discrimination, paid sick leave, and other employment-related issues. - Provide legal support for workplace justice organizing campaigns. - Develop Know Your Rights education materials and conduct workshops. - Support the Trans Immigrant Project (TrIP) in gender-identity-based removal defense, employment discrimination cases, policy research, and community
Job Title: Paralegal HIV Law Project Job Responsibilities: - Provide litigation and administrative support and assistance. - Conduct intake interviews and interact with clients. - Obtain medical records and perform e-filing. - Assess legal needs and advocate on behalf of clients. - Handle matters related to housing, Social Security Disability, Family court, and access to healthcare. - Accompany attorneys to court when necessary. - Engage in community outreach and provide com
Job Title: Paralegal - EDCAP Unit Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Paralegal in the EDCAP Unit include providing legal services to consumers dealing with student loan debt. This involves community education on student loan repayment, counseling borrowers, and assisting the Supervising Attorney with student debt litigation matters. Specific duties include: - Offering assistance through phone, remote video conferencing, and in-person consultations to