Job Title: Director of Innovative Housing Initiatives Job Responsibilities: - Supervise all facets of the Housing Justice Helpline work, including Paralegals, the Program Manager, and Supervising Attorneys. - Collaborate with the Housing Leadership Group, Housing Defense teams, Information Technology, Development, and Grants and Contracts teams. - Manage day-to-day operations, mentor supervising attorneys, coordinate grant projects, and prioritize legal issues. - Identify, e
Job Title: OATH/ECB Hearing Attorney Department: Department of Buildings Job Responsibilities: The OATH/ECB Hearing Attorney is responsible for representing the Department of Buildings (DOB) in legal proceedings related to the enforcement of NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, and Zoning Resolution. This role is situated within the Administrative Enforcement Unit (AEU), which manages the processing and prosecution of summonses issued by the DOB that are returnable to the O
Job Title: Agency Attorney II, Compliance & Enforcement Job Responsibilities: As an Agency Attorney II within the Compliance & Enforcement division of the Housing Incentives team, your role is to assist in ensuring that building owners who receive benefits comply with applicable state and local laws, codes, and regulations, as well as agency regulatory agreements. This involves: - Investigating and taking enforcement action against non-compliant building owners. - Focusing
Job Title Agency Attorney Interne Job Responsibilities The Agency Attorney Interne will work within the Administrative Hearings Division (AHED) of the Law Department at the organization. This position involves the following responsibilities: - Identify key issues in cases rapidly and work towards quick resolutions with supervision and independent judgment. - Prepare and litigate administrative hearings and grievances, which includes preparing charges, requesting inv
Job Title: HLD Agency Attorney L2 for the Housing Litigation Division (HLD) Job Responsibilities: - Serve as a Staff Attorney litigating cases on behalf of the organization’s Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (OENS) to enforce the NYC Housing Maintenance Code and NYS Multiple Dwelling Law in the Housing Part of New York City Civil Court and occasionally in NYS Supreme Court across the five boroughs of New York City. - Enforce and collect money judgments obtai...
Job Title: Supervising Attorney IV Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorney IV will serve within the Department of Social Services' Office of Legal Affairs, specifically in the Homeless Litigation and Program Counseling Unit (HLPCU). This role involves providing legal representation for the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services in state courts on complex litigation matters, including but not limited to Article 78 actions, class actions, and civil actions. T
Job 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 and other related technologies to enhance the intake process. - Respond to client, community, and staff concerns. - Evaluate the project
Job Title: Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorney will take on a leadership role within the Housing Justice Unit – Tenant Defense of the department. The responsibilities include: - Supervising, mentoring, and training staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers/interns. - Monitoring and maintaining a high standard of representation and client service. - Collaborating with the Attorney-in-Charge of the Harlem of...
Job Title: Agency Attorney I Job Responsibilities: - Work within the Law Enforcement Bureau to enforce the New York City Human Rights Law through various methods including pre-complaint interventions, investigations, mediations, settlements, and litigation. - Handle a case docket consisting of cases in housing, employment, healthcare, and public accommodations in specific zip codes in New York City. - Conduct interviews with members of the public alleging discrimination clai
Job Title General Counsel, Office of General Counsel Job Responsibilities The General Counsel serves as the chief legal officer for the New York City Health Department, reporting directly to the Commissioner of Health. The role involves advising the Commissioner, agency leadership, and staff on legal questions, obligations, and strategies related to initiatives and policy considerations. The General Counsel acts as the liaison to the New York City Law Department and serve
Job Title: Agency Attorney II, Compliance & Enforcement Job Responsibilities: As an Agency Attorney II within the Compliance & Enforcement division of the department, the primary responsibilities include investigating and enforcing compliance among building owners who receive benefits but fail to adhere to applicable state and local laws, codes, and regulations, as well as agency regulatory agreements. This role is pivotal in ensuring that violations of rent registration and
Job Title: Agency Attorney Interne Job Responsibilities: The Agency Attorney Interne at the organization’s Law Department, specifically within the Administrative Hearings Division (AHED), plays a crucial role in managing and litigating a high volume of administrative termination of tenancy cases. These cases are initiated on various grounds, such as non-desirability, breach of rules, illegal assignment or transfer of possession, and misrepresentation. The primary duties in...
Job Title: HLD Agency Attorney L2 for the Housing Litigation Division (HLD) Job Responsibilities: - Serve as a Staff Attorney litigating cases for the Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (OENS) to enforce the NYC Housing Maintenance Code and NYS Multiple Dwelling Law in Housing Court and occasionally in NYS Supreme Court across New York City's five boroughs. - Enforce and collect money judgments obtained on behalf of the city using various legal mechanisms under
Job Title: HLD Agency Attorney L2 for the Housing Litigation Division (HLD) Job Responsibilities: - Serve as a Staff Attorney litigating cases on behalf of the Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (OENS) to enforce the NYC Housing Maintenance Code and NYS Multiple Dwelling Law in the Housing Part of New York City Civil Court and occasionally in NYS Supreme Court, covering all five boroughs of New York City. - Enforce and collect money judgments obtained on behalf
Job Title: HLD Agency Attorney L2 Job Responsibilities: As an Agency Attorney L-2 for the Certificate of No Harassment (CONH) Unit under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner and/or Supervising Attorney in the Housing Litigation Division, the selected candidate will have several responsibilities. These include serving as a Staff Attorney litigating cases on behalf of the Organization’s Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (OENS) to enforce the NYC Housing ...
Job Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel/Senior Counsel– Affirmative Litigation Department: Affirm LIT Job Responsibilities: The role of the Senior Counsel in the Affirmative Litigation Division involves representing the organization in a wide range of federal and state cases where the organization appears as a plaintiff. The responsibilities include advancing key policy interests, protecting the organization's financial interests, and handling claims that arise in its op...
Job Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel – Tort, State Law Enforcement Defense Unit Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Corporation Counsel in the State Law Enforcement Defense Unit of the Tort Division is responsible for handling pre-trial litigation arising from interactions between citizens and law enforcement officers in State Court. The role involves: - Specializing in pre-trial litigation processes. - Engaging in legal proceedings related to law enforcement defense. ...
Job Title Staff Counsel Job Responsibilities The Staff Counsel in the General Counsel Division's Special Projects and Policy Unit is tasked with several responsibilities centered around the enforcement and investigation of businesses violating specific City laws and rules. These laws pertain to the illegal sale of tobacco and uncertified micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters. Key responsibilities include: - Investigating and prosecuting businesses involved
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel III – Appeals, Torts Job Responsibilities: - Support the Deputy Executive Assistant General Counsel – Appeals in managing the tort appeals unit, which handles cases and issues significantly impacting the organization's financial exposure, public relations, policies, and procedures, while establishing legal precedent for future cases. - Directly handle and oversee in-house attorneys and outside counsel managing complex, high-exposure a...
Job Title: Agency Attorney II, Compliance & Enforcement Job Responsibilities: As an Agency Attorney II within the Compliance and Enforcement division of the department, the primary responsibility is to assist in investigating and taking enforcement action against building owners receiving benefits who fail to comply with applicable state and local laws, codes, and regulations, as well as agency regulatory agreements. The role involves ensuring compliance of buildings with va
Job Title: AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE Job Responsibilities: The Agency Attorney Intern at the organization is tasked with several responsibilities within the Law Department's Housing Litigation Division. The primary focus of this role involves conducting administrative termination of tenancy proceedings. These proceedings are initiated on various grounds, including non-desirability, which encompasses violence against organization employees, breach of rules and regulations, ille
Job Title: AGENCY ATTORNEY L2 for the Housing Litigation Division (HLD) Job Responsibilities: As an Agency Attorney L-2 within the Judgement Enforcement Unit under the Housing Litigation Division (HLD) and directed by the Assistant Commissioner and/or Supervising Attorney, the selected candidate will be responsible for: - Serving as a Staff Attorney litigating cases on behalf of the Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (OENS) to enforce the NYC Housing Maintenanc
Job Title: Housing and Benefits Attorney, CJP Job Responsibilities: - Engage in direct representation of individuals and groups in housing and benefits matters across 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
Job Title: Agency Attorney Interne Job Responsibilities: The Agency Attorney Interne will work within the **Members Only** (NYCHA) Law Department Administrative Hearings Division (AHED) to conduct administrative termination of tenancy proceedings. These proceedings are initiated on grounds such as non-desirability, breach of NYCHA rules and regulations, illegal assignment or transfer of possession of an apartment, and misrepresentation. The attorney will repre
Job Title: Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice – Tenant Defense – Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities: - Client representation and advocacy 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 housi...
Job 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, including managing Paralegals, the Program Manager, and Supervising Attorneys. - Collaborating with various teams such as the Housing Leadership...
Job Title: HLD Agency Attorney L2 for the Housing Litigation Division (HLD) Job Responsibilities: As an Agency Attorney L-2 for the Judgment Enforcement Unit in the Housing Litigation Division, the selected candidate will be responsible for a variety of legal tasks aimed at enforcing housing standards and regulations. Key responsibilities include: - Serving as a Staff Attorney litigating cases on behalf of the Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (OENS) to enfor
Job Title: AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE Job Responsibilities: - Quickly identify key issues in cases and work towards rapid resolution with supervision and independent judgment. - Prepare and litigate administrative hearings and grievances, including drafting charges, requesting investigations, negotiating settlements, and appearing at hearings to represent the organization. - Respond to routine inquiries from managers, opposing counsel, and Borough management on assigned cases.
Job Title: Agency Attorney II, Compliance & Enforcement Job Responsibilities: - Assist in investigating and taking enforcement action against building owners receiving benefits who fail to comply with applicable state and local laws, codes, and regulations, as well as agency regulatory agreements. - Serve as the agency’s subject matter expert on compliance and enforcement of tax incentives. - Investigate and take enforcement action against non-compliant building owners fo...
Job Title: HLD Agency Attorney L2 for the Housing Litigation Division (HLD) Job Responsibilities: As an Agency Attorney L-2 for the Judgment Enforcement Unit within the Housing Litigation Division (HLD), the selected candidate will operate under the guidance of the Assistant Commissioner and/or Supervising Attorney. The primary responsibilities include: - Litigating cases on behalf of the Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (OENS) to enforce the NYC Housing Main
matching • Paid time off • Parental leave • Commuter benefits • Disability insurance • Life insurance • Employee discount • Professional development assistance Salary information: - The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. - Additional bonuses and incentives may be offered based on performance. Job title: Litigation Attorney Experience information: ...
Job overviewA law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join their office in Iselin, NJ. The role involves working on various aspects of municipal and government law, including litigation, redevelopment law, and labor pleadings, motions, and briefs for State and Federal Court in court to argue motions and participate in legal proceedings.