Attorney Jobs in Brooklyn

Lateral Assistant District Attorney The candidate will join the Office in both the Trial and Investigation Divisions. Should have the ability to think and work independently as well as the ability to work in conjunction with other bureaus in the Office as well as with outside agencies. Should have 5 years of litigation experience and a record of jury trial verdicts. Solid knowledge of criminal procedure, search and seizure law, and evidence is required. Should have a prove... read more

Seeking Litigation Attorney with some experience in elder law, including fair hearings and guardianships, and the ability to handle all stages of litigation (from inception through trial). Candidate will handle litigation that consist of Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court proceedings. Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and challenging case load. read more

Attorney Training Program The candidate spend the first few weeks of their employment at company attending in-house lectures on various aspects of criminal defense, shadowing experienced attorneys and practicing their skills through simulations of various aspects of criminal practice. The Appellate Division has granted us a student practice order which gives the right to have law students and law graduates working for company to appear in court even though they are not yet... read more

Attorney I (Housing) The candidate, under the direction of the General Counsel, will provide direct legal representation and advice to the clients of organization. Will litigate cases in housing court, administrative forums, and other state and federal courts on behalf of people facing eviction, and in affirmative cases challenging actors who threaten Brooklyn residents' ability to obtain or retain affordable housing. Regularly appear in court, persuasively advocate for cl... read more

Deputy Director, Housing Law The candidate will work closely with the Housing Unit Director, the Tenants' Rights Coalition Director and Deputy Directors to provide supervision to the Unit's attorneys and paralegals, strengthen relationships with community partners, to address systemic housing issues that perpetuate poverty, and to handle administrative and grant responsibilities. Will be responsible for helping to develop and implement a strategic vision for the Unit's wor... read more

Postgraduate Law Fellowships Fellow will work for 18-months working on the immigration defender project and other short-term fellows working in the family defense practice. read more

CSE - Special Education Unit Attorney (Level 3) The candidate under the supervision of the Director of the Special Education Unit of the Office of Legal Services, with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the Special Education Unit (SEU) Attorney engages in difficult and complex legal work having significant financial, procedural or policy consequences. Performs related work. Reports to: Deputy Director of the Special Education Unit and the Special E... read more

Staff Attorney, The Guardianship Project Duties: Drafting motions and other court papers. Appearing in court and administrative tribunals for conferences, hearings, and other proceedings. Representing clients and/or the agency in guardianship and collateral proceedings. Identifying clients’ legal issues as they arise and addressing them accordingly. Consulting with case managers and other staff as necessary to address issues facing clients. Preparing affirmations detaili... read more

Fellowship Opportunity for Fall 2019 Fellows will work in tenant advocacy program or workers’ rights program. Should be rising third-year law students, recent law graduates with judicial clerkships beginning in the fall of 2018, or current judicial law clerks; Admission to the New York Bar, or taking the New York Bar Exam not later than July 2019; Proficiency in a second language is strongly preferred, including Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese or Bangla; A demonstra... read more

Bilingual Estate Planning Attorney (English/Spanish) Candidate must be recent JD Degree, fluent in Spanish, and have an interest in elder law and wills and trusts. read more