Job Title: 2026 Summer Housing Fellowships - **Members Only** Job Responsibilities: The 2026 Summer Housing Fellowship at **Members Only** (LSHV) is designed to train the next generation of social justice lawyers, particularly focusing on housing law. The fellowship offers practical litigation experience and an understanding of the socio-economic factors affecting low-income individuals and families. Fellows will assist LSHV attorneys in serving clients by engaging in a variety of tasks, includin
Job Title: Housing Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Housing Staff Attorney at the organization is tasked with serving low-income individuals and families facing housing-related legal issues. Key responsibilities include: - Handling individual case work, administrative advocacy, and litigation in city courts and justice courts, including appellate practice. - Engaging in education and outreach efforts directed at community members, advocates, and service providers. -
Job Title: 2026 Summer Housing Fellowships - **Members Only** Job Responsibilities: The 2026 Summer Housing Fellowships at **Members Only** (LSHV) aim to train the next generation of social justice lawyers by providing practical litigation experience and understanding of the socio-economic factors affecting low-income individuals and families. The fellows will assist LSHV attorneys and staff in serving clients through a variety of tasks, including: - Conducting client interviews to gather necess
Job Title: Housing Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Housing Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for handling housing matters in Dutchess County, specifically serving low-income individuals and families. Key responsibilities include: - Managing individual case work related to eviction, unlawful lockouts, habitability issues, and succession rights challenges. - Conducting administrative advocacy and litigation in city and justice courts, including appell
Job Title: 2026 Summer Housing Fellowships - **Members Only** Job Responsibilities: The 2026 Summer Housing Fellowship at **Members Only** is designed to train 10 rising 3L law students in the area of housing law and social justice. The fellows will work closely with LSHV attorneys and staff, participating in a variety of tasks aimed at aiding low-income individuals and families in maintaining their housing rights. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting client i
Job Title: Supervising Attorney – Housing Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorney for Housing at the organization will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities and legal work conducted by Staff Attorneys and paralegals, with a specific focus on housing matters. This role includes supervising assigned case handlers across various practice areas and managing support staff, including paralegals and administrative personnel, as necessary. The Supervising ...
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Develop individual cases and manage a caseload effectively to provide legal assistance to low-income tenants and families in housing matters. - Represent clients in a broad range of housing issues, including evictions, illegal lockouts, and habitability/condemnation advocacy for tenant groups. - Litigate matters in city and justice courts, which includes some night court appearances, as well as federal court and appellate pra
Job Title: 2026 Summer Housing Fellowships - Legal Services Job Responsibilities: The fellowship involves training the next generation of social justice lawyers with a focus on practical litigation experience and understanding the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families. Key responsibilities include: - Assisting attorneys and staff in serving clients. - Engaging in client interviewing and issue identification. - Conducting legal research and writing. - Prepar
Job Title: Public Benefits Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Public Benefits Staff Attorney will be responsible for serving low-income individuals and families in Westchester and Putnam Counties. Key responsibilities include: - Handling individual case work related to public benefits such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, and unemployment benefits. - Representing clients at administrative hearings and litigating cases in state and fed
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Housing Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization will focus on housing-related legal matters within Northern Westchester and Putnam County courts. The attorney will represent low-income individuals and families on issues such as eviction, unlawful lock-outs, habitability problems, and succession rights challenges. Many clients have protected housing or specialized vouchers, requiring the attorney to engage in Section 8 and ot...
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for Domestic Violence at the organization in Peekskill will serve survivors of domestic violence and crime victims in various civil and administrative proceedings. Key responsibilities include: - Representing clients in family offenses, custody, visitation, support, and related matters in Westchester Family Court. - Engaging in other relevant areas of general practice such as immigration,