Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in... the Housing Justice Tenant Defense unit is tasked with... a variety of essential duties to support the mission of the organization. The primary responsibilities include: - Client representation and advocacy with city,...
Justice Unit - Tenant Defense** **Job Responsibilities:** The Floating Supervising Attorney... Justice Unit - Tenant Defense will oversee the operations... within the assigned neighborhood office. The primary responsibilities include: - Supervising staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers to ensure high standards of representation and...
Justice Unit - Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: The... Justice Unit - Tenant Defense is tasked with a... mission to provide eviction defense and affirmative litigation strategies... for clients. The essential duties include: - Supervising staff attorneys, paralegals, and...
Title: Staff Attorney (Multiple Positions Available) Job Responsibilities: - Handle a full caseload of full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Housing Court. This involves extensive communication with clients, intense negotiations with opposing counsel, frequent motion practice, discovery, depositions, and significant advocacy...
Justice Unit - Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: The Floating Supervising Attorney... Justice Unit - Tenant Defense is tasked with a... variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting and enhancing the operations of the organization’s Housing Justice Unit. These responsibilities include: - Supervising staff attorneys,...
Justice Unit - Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: The Floating Supervising Attorney... Justice Unit - Tenant Defense is tasked with overseeing... the smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the unit within an assigned office. This role involves a variety of responsibilities including: - Supervising...
Justice Unit - Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: The role of the... Justice Unit - Tenant Defense involves leading a team... dedicated to providing eviction defense and pursuing affirmative litigation... strategies on behalf of clients. The responsibilities encompass supervising staff attorneys, paralegals, and...
Justice Unit - Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: The Floating Supervising Attorney... Justice Unit - Tenant Defense is tasked with a... variety of critical responsibilities that ensure the effective functioning of the unit. The attorney will work closely with the Director of Housing...
Justice Unit - Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: The Floating Supervising Attorney... Justice Unit - Tenant Defense is tasked with overseeing... the day-to-day operations of the unit within the assigned office. This includes supervising staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers, while ensuring a high...
Title: Law Graduate Job Responsibilities: - Prepare pleadings, motions, orders, and other litigation or court documents for final review by an attorney. - Assist with departmental trials and administrative hearings, including pre-trial preparation, research, witness preparation, and court assistance with organization of pleadings,...
Title: Law Graduate Trainee Job Responsibilities: - Learn to prepare County contracts, real estate documents, legal opinions, and local legislation for final review by an attorney. - Prepare pleadings, motions, orders, and other litigation or court documents for final review by an attorney. -...
Title: Staff Attorney - Appeals Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients on direct appeal in the Appellate Division, which includes case conferencing and strategy development, client communication, legal visits, brief drafting, oral arguments, and leave applications. - Advise clients on all potential appellate options,...
Title: Staff Attorney, Criminal Appeals Bureau Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) at the organization is tasked with providing legal representation to individuals who have been convicted of a crime and cannot afford an attorney. CAB is...
Staff Attorney Practice Area/Department: Tenant Defense Project Office Location(s): Utica, Binghamton,... or Syracuse, NY Hours: 32-35 Hours per week Salary Range: $78, – $96, (DOE) Supervisor: Managing Attorney Posting Date: January 9, 2026 Application Deadline: Until position is filled About the Organization The organization is a non-profit public interest...
complex immigration matters, including detained and non-detained removal proceedings, applications before USCIS, and advisals regarding the consequences of pending criminal or family court proceedings. - Collaborate with colleagues and external partners in developing and implementing defense strategies involving federal litigation,... collatera...
Title: Staff Attorney, Impact Litigation Practice Job Responsibilities: - Litigation and Advocacy: Investigate law enforcement and legal system practices; recommend strategies (litigation or otherwise) to achieve the strategic priorities of the Impact Litigation Practice (ILP). Litigate civil rights cases in state and...
on complex immigration matters, including both detained and non-detained removal proceedings, applications before USCIS, and advisals regarding the consequences of pending criminal or family court proceedings. - Collaborate with colleagues and external partners in developing and implementing defense strategies involving feder...
Title: Immigration Staff Attorney (Domestic Violence Project) Job Responsibilities: The Immigration Staff Attorney will be an integral part of the Domestic Violence Project, focusing on providing legal representation and advocacy for survivors of intimate partner violence and their children. The responsibilities include: -...
Title: Supervising Attorney, Elder Law Unit & Universal Access Job Responsibilities: The role of the Supervising Attorney within the Elder Law Unit at the organization involves a range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the effective operation of the unit and providing high-quality...
Title: Staff Attorney, Immigrant Youth Project - Immigration Law Unit Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal services to undocumented youth and unaccompanied immigrant children. The attorney will represent clients at the New York Immigration Court, before...
Justice Unit – Tenant Defense within the Civil Practice... of the organization involves several key responsibilities. The Supervising Attorney is tasked with ensuring the smooth and effective operations of the Housing Justice Program in the assigned office. This includes supervising...
their assigned office. This role requires a commitment to addressing urgent issues of poverty and justice through a civil legal services model. The Supervising Attorney will report to both the Director of the Tenant Defense Housing practice for their... bo...
work in the Tenant Defense Project department, offering legal... support primarily on landlord-tenant cases. The main responsibilities include: - Coordinating and maintaining schedules for hearings, court appearances, and related deadlines. - Conducting applicant screenings in the office and at offsite clinics and...
Title: Assistant Public Defender Job Responsibilities: - Represent indigent defendants charged with a crime as defined by Section 722(a) of the County Law without charge or by court order with the defendant's consent. - Assist in counseling and representing defendants at every stage...
Title: Assistant County Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Draft County contracts, real estate documents, and local legislation. - Attend committee meetings of the County Legislature and meetings of County boards and commissions as assigned. - Perform a variety of legal research to support County operations. -...
Title: Assistant Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Counsel at the organization will undertake a variety of legal responsibilities associated with the Agencies’ operations under the direct supervision of the Agencies’ Associate Counsel for Legal Operations. Key responsibilities include: - Assisting with operational legal...
Title: Assistant Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Counsel is primarily responsible for providing legal support for the operations of various agencies under the organization. The key responsibilities include: - Assisting with operational legal work related to the Chief Operating Officer’s Office, including...
Title: Temporary Paralegal Casehandler, Law Reform Unit Job Responsibilities: The Temporary Paralegal Casehandler in the Law Reform Unit is responsible for a range of duties centered on systemic reforms, particularly in the areas of supportive housing and Source of Income discrimination. The...
Title: Temporary Paralegal I, Housing Justice Helpline Job Responsibilities: The Temporary Paralegal I for the Housing Justice Helpline at the organization is entrusted with a multitude of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of the Helpline and the Emergency Response teams....
Title: Staff Attorney, Preserving Affordable Housing Program-Brooklyn Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for the Preserving Affordable Housing program will be responsible for: - Engaging in landlord litigation, including non-payment, holdover, HP, 7A, and harassment proceedings in Housing Court and Supreme...
Title: Investigations Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Investigations Attorney plays a critical role in the organization by evaluating cases to determine if they should be accepted by the Post Conviction Litigation Department. The primary responsibilities include: - Screening complex cases or those requiring additional...
Title: Staff Attorney, Preserving Affordable Housing Program Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Preserving Affordable Housing Program at the organization is responsible for providing legal services to low-income residents in Brooklyn. The attorney will handle various landlord litigation cases, including non-payment,...
Title: Disability Advocacy Project Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal assistance to clients dealing with intellectual, mental, or physical limitations, focusing on individuals suffering from intellectual limitations, anxiety, depression, HIV, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, musculoskeletal impairments, Crohn's disease,...
Title: Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations Job Responsibilities: - Supervise the paralegal and investigator department, leading and consulting on internal and external special projects. - Support all boroughs and practice areas, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and core values. - Coordinate...
Title: Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations Job Responsibilities: 1. **Externship, Fellowship, and Pro Bono Relationships:** - Manage recruitment, training, and supervision of law student externs in all boroughs where the organization practices. - Coordinate fellow recruitment in collaboration with Directors,...
Title: Senior Staff Attorney II Job Responsibilities: - Directly supervise junior attorneys, law graduates, paralegals, and other assigned staff. Responsibilities include assigning and monitoring work, setting priorities, approving schedules, and ensuring adherence to legal and program standards. - Conduct formal performance evaluations of...
Title: Associate Counsel - Level B Job Responsibilities: - Provide counsel, recommendations, and approaches on a wide range of legal matters related to the legal rights and obligations of the organization, business objectives, and maintenance of operations within legal boundaries. - Handle legal...
Title: Housing Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal representation and assistance to households at risk of homelessness in St. Lawrence County, addressing financial and other hardships. - Prevent evictions, secure mainstream benefits, and make referrals to enhance clients' ability to maintain permanent...
may include legal research and writing, client interviewing and counseling, community education, representation at administrative or... court hearings, and trial advocacy. - Interns will participate in special programs and training sessions to gain exposure to the full range of the organizatio...
Title: Law Student Intern Job Responsibilities: Interns at **Members Only** will be assigned to a specific program or department. Depending on their assignment, they may engage in a variety of tasks including: - Conducting legal research and writing - Interviewing and counseling...
Title: Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations Job Responsibilities: The Attorney-in-Charge of Special Projects and Legal Operations at the organization will have a multifaceted role that involves supervising the paralegal and investigator department, leading and consulting on various special projects, and...
Title: Supervising Attorney - Wrongful Conviction Job Responsibilities: - Lead the Wrongful Conviction Unit (WCU) to ensure high-quality advocacy, including setting priorities, developing protocols, and making strategic determinations. - Directly mentor WCU staff through regular one-on-one meetings, regular feedback, and annual evaluations to...
Title: Experienced Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice Job Responsibilities: - Directly represent... clients in Brooklyn Criminal and Supreme Courts from intake through dismissal, plea, or trial. - Foster strong attorney/client relationships. - Work collaboratively on interdisciplinary case teams with social workers, investigators, paralegals, and administrative...
various civil and administrative forums. - Provide advice and counsel to criminal, family, and immigration defense colleagues and clients during... ongoing proceedings. - Investigate and research potential policy and litigation avenues. - Research and write internal memoranda and train staff and outside organizati...
Title: Staff Attorney – Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for the Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit is tasked with a range of duties centered on handling criminal appeals for indigent appellants. Responsibilities include: - Reading and analyzing case transcripts to...
Title: Managing Attorney – Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit Job Responsibilities: - Support the Chief Attorney in managing daily operations to ensure unit efficiency, ethical case handling, and high-quality client representation. This includes supervising staff attorneys. - Provide leadership through active engagement in legal...
various departments including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense,... Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals,... and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case management. - Pursue...
practice areas including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense,... Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals,... and State Central Register appeals. - Participate in comprehensive training programs and receive individualized supervision and mentoring. - Engage in direct, hands-on experience with advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention,...
Title: Senior Attorney, Early Defense Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney for... Early Defense (SAED) at the organization... closely with other Early Defense supervisors and the Early... Defense Director to develop and... include: - Partnering with the Director of Early Defense and management te...
social work staff in various practice areas, including Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense,... Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals,... and State Central Register appeals. Selected candidates will gain direct, hands-on experience in advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation, and case ma...