Title: Associate Counsel Level C Job Responsibilities: The Associate Counsel Level C position involves providing legal counsel, recommendations, and approaches on a diverse range of legal matters. This role is crucial in ensuring the organization operates within legal boundaries while achieving its...
with city, state, and federal agencies and in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation. - Conduct regular courthouse-based and... off-site intake, possibly including during evening hours. - Provide training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local community-based organizations, and housing a...
Title: Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal Casehandler is tasked with managing their own caseload while collaborating with Housing Staff Attorneys to address benefits and advocacy issues. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting client intake interviews, providing advice and direct...
Title: Director of Innovative Housing Initiatives **Job Responsibilities:** The Director of Innovative Housing Initiatives is responsible for overseeing the Housing Justice Helpline, which is part of the organization's Housing Justice Unit within the Civil Practice. The role involves supervising various staff members,...
Title: Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Law Reform Legal Intern will engage in various aspects of the organization's law reform work, which may include: - Conducting legal research and factual research. - Interviewing clients and participating in discovery and...
organization's impactful work on litigation and policy initiatives addressing... systemic issues facing the organization's clients. The intern will engage in various activities as part of the assigned law reform unit, which may include: - Conducting legal and factual research - Interviewing clients -...
innovative work on impact litigation and policy initiatives aimed... clients. Interns will be assigned to one of the law reform units, such as the Special Litigation and Law Reform Unit... of the Juvenile Rights Practice, based on their preferences...
groundbreaking work on impact litigation and policy initiatives aimed... at addressing systemic issues faced by the organization's clients. Interns will be assigned to one of the law reform units, which include the Criminal Defense Law Reform Team and the Law...
groundbreaking work on impact litigation and policy initiatives aimed... at addressing systemic issues faced by its clients. Interns will be assigned to one of the law reform units based on their preferences and the needs of the organization, with the...
Aid Society's (LAS) impact litigation and policy initiatives aimed... at addressing systemic issues affecting Legal Aid's clients. The intern's responsibilities will vary depending on the specific unit to which they are assigned. The potential responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research, factual...
Title: Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern – Spring 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Legal Aid Society offers Spring 2026 Legal Internships in its Criminal Defense Practice (CDP), which is the primary public defender in New York City, providing holistic, client-centered representation to over...
clients in Family Court litigation, including fact-finding, dispositional, and... post-dispositional hearings. - Conduct direct client representation and manage institutional assignments, including intake and case coverage. - Engage in out-of-court case preparation, which involves interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation. - Draft legal...
Title: Criminal Defense Practice Staff Attorney – Entry Level Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Provide holistic and client-centered representation for individuals facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges. - Engage in full representation of clients on misdemeanor criminal matters, which includes client counseling, preparing...
city, state, and federal agencies and in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation. - Conduct regular courthouse-based... and off-site intake, potentially including during evening hours. - Provide training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local community-based organizations, and hous...
Title: Director of Innovative Housing Initiatives Job Responsibilities: The Director of Innovative Housing Initiatives is a key leadership position within the organization’s Housing Justice Unit, specifically for the Housing Justice Helpline. The primary responsibilities include: - Supervising all facets of the helpline work,...
units, focusing on impact litigation and policy initiatives to... address systemic issues faced by the organization’s clients. The intern will have the opportunity to participate in: - Legal research and analysis - Factual research - Client interviewing - Participation in discovery and trial practice...
significant work on impact litigation and policy initiatives aimed... at addressing systemic issues affecting the clients of the organization. The internship is part of the Criminal Defense Law Reform Team which comprises three distinct programs. Candidates need to specify their...
specifically engaging with impact litigation and policy initiatives that... tackle systemic issues affecting the organization's clients. The intern will be involved with one of the three internship programs within the Criminal Defense Law Reform Team and will be assigned based...
Title:** Law Reform Legal Intern – Spring 2026 **Job Responsibilities:** The law reform legal intern position offers a unique opportunity for law school students to engage in the impactful work of the organization’s law reform units. The internship is designed to provide...
efforts related to impact litigation and policy initiatives targeting... systemic issues affecting clients. Interns will have the opportunity to engage with various units within the organization, specifically focusing on the Criminal Defense Law Reform team and the Law Reform Unit...
to engage in impact litigation and policy initiatives aimed... at addressing systemic issues faced by the organization's clients. The Criminal Defense Law Reform Team, which includes three internship programs, is a key area where interns can contribute. Candidates must specify...
in the organization's impact litigation and policy initiatives aimed... will be assigned to a specific unit within the Criminal Defense Law Reform Team, which includes the Special Litigation Unit and the Cop... Accountability Project. Responsibilities include: - Conducting legal and factua...
clients in Family Court litigation, including fact-finding, dispositional, and... post-dispositional hearings. - Conduct direct client representation and handle institutional assignments such as intake and case coverage. - Prepare cases out-of-court through interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation. - Draft legal documents, including...
Title: Criminal Defense Practice Staff Attorney – Entry Level Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Provide holistic, client-centered representation for individuals facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges. - Engage in zealous advocacy and handle all aspects of criminal defense from arraignment through trial, sentencing,...
Title: Deputy Director, Group Representation, PAH-Brooklyn Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Director, Group Representation at the organization is responsible for representing and supervising the representation of low-income tenant associations and individuals facing various housing challenges. The role involves handling a full caseload of...
advocacy with city, state, and federal agencies and in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation. - Conduct regular courthouse-based and... off-site intake, which may include evening hours. - Provide training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local community-based organizations, and housing...
the organization will be responsible for various legal and advocacy-related duties essential for defending and preserving affordable housing in Brooklyn. Key responsibilities include: - Handling landlord litigation cases, including non-payment, holdover,... HP, 7A, and harassment proceedings in both Housing Court and...
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Litigation Team Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney... position within the litigation team focuses on investigating,... and developing potential new cases by corresponding and meeting with potential clients, conducting research, reviewing records, and drafting demand letters. - Developing litigation stra...
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Litigation Team Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney... on the Litigation Team will play a... pivotal role in the **Members Only**'s efforts to advocate for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals through legal channels. The primary responsibilities of this...
Title: Supervising Housing Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Oversee the provision of housing-related legal services to low-income tenants and tenant associations in neighborhoods experiencing significant displacement pressures. - Provide exceptional supervision and support to a team of 5-7 housing attorneys and advocates. - Collaborate with...
Title: Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: - Conduct client intake interviews, provide advice, and direct assistance, and assess requests for services. - Represent clients at administrative hearings at relevant forums like HRA. - Obtain rent arrears and ongoing rental assistance through...
Title: Director of Innovative Housing Initiatives Job Responsibilities: Program Management: - Coordinate intake and advice/brief representation provided to callers. - Monitor and maintain a high standard of client service. - Support the development, funding, implementation, and reporting of programs. - Oversee the use of AI-driven tools...
clients in Family Court litigation, including fact-finding, dispositional, and... post-dispositional hearings. - Conduct direct client representation and institutional assignments, including intake and case coverage. - Engage in out-of-court case preparation, which involves interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation. - Draft legal documents...
Title: Intern Job Responsibilities: Interns at Build Up Justice NYC will be assigned to a specific program or department, where they may have the opportunity to engage in various legal and advocacy tasks. Depending on their assignment, interns may be involved in: -...
Title: Paralegal, Domestic Violence Program Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal in the Domestic Violence Program will work closely with staff attorneys to ensure the successful and smooth operation of legal and administrative functions. Responsibilities include: - Researching cases and legal issues under...
Title: Staff Attorney, General Counsel Office Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will manage a diverse range of legal matters that support the operations and general practice areas of Build Up Justice NYC (BUJ). Key responsibilities include: - Drafting and reviewing contracts, funder and...
Title: Law Reform Legal Intern, 2L- Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Law Reform Legal Intern will engage in various aspects of the organization's law reform work. Responsibilities may include: - Conducting legal and factual research. - Interviewing clients. - Participating in discovery and trial practice...
in the organization’s impact litigation and policy initiatives. Interns... will be assigned to specific units within the Criminal Defense Law Reform Team, which includes various specialized units such as the LGBTQ+ Law and Policy Initiative Unit. The responsibilities of the...
factual research to support litigation, policy advocacy, and related... organizations and state and local officials on litigation and policy matters. -... Analyze, research, and draft materials for public education, including policy reports, white papers, and press materials. - Assist...
Title: Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Law Project Job Responsibilities: - Independently litigate family and matrimonial cases throughout New York City from intake to trial. - Conduct in-depth interviews with domestic violence victims, compile history, and investigate to corroborate allegations. - Draft all legal...
work, specifically in impact litigation and policy initiatives. Interns... will have the opportunity to engage in: - Legal research, factual research, and client interviewing. - Participation in discovery and trial practice as opportunities arise. - Contributing to legal papers, policy memos, or legislative...
to engage in impact litigation and policy initiatives that... address systemic issues affecting the clients of the organization. Interns will be placed in one of the units within the Criminal Defense Law Reform Team, which includes the Incarcerated Client Services...
groundbreaking work on impact litigation and policy initiatives that... address systemic issues facing the organization's clients. The Criminal Defense Law Reform Team has three internship programs, and candidates must indicate their unit/project preferences in their cover letter. The options include...
significant work on impact litigation and policy initiatives aimed... Interns will be part of the Criminal Defense Law Reform Team, which includes various internship programs such as the Special Litigation Unit (which comprises the... Cop Accountability Project). Interns are exp...
Title: Criminal Defense Practice Staff Attorney – Entry Level Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Provide holistic representation for clients facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges in New York City. - Conduct client counseling, prepare motions, engage in plea negotiations, and direct investigations. - Review...
Legal Intern Spring 2026 EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic...
Title: Staff Attorney, Immigration Practice Job Responsibilities: The Immigration Staff Attorney at the organization has a primary responsibility to represent clients in removal proceedings in Immigration Court, and in other administrative and judicial bodies. The attorney will assist clients in applying for...