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, potentially including during evening hours. - Provide training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local community-based organizations, and ...
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: Temporary Staff Attorney (Free to Be Youth Project) Job Responsibilities: The Temporary Staff Attorney will represent the legal needs of homeless and street-involved lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) young people, up to age 24, in New York City. The attorney will work collaboratively with the Project Director and other staff to ensure the provision of quality legal services. Key responsibilities include: - Providing legal representation and
Job Title: Full Time Staff Attorney (Free to Be Youth) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will represent the legal needs of homeless and street-involved lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) young people, up to age 24, in New York City. Responsibilities include: - Working collaboratively with the Project Director to ensure the provision of quality legal services. - Identifying systemic priorities and developing the capacity to take direction from
Job Title: Public Housing Justice Project Supervising Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Public Housing Justice Project (PHJP) within the organization's Tenants’ Rights Unit is seeking a Supervising Attorney to provide strategic leadership and direction for the team dedicated to advocating for public housing residents. The PHJP is the first team in New York solely devoted to the rights of public housing residents, addressing various legal proceedings and grievances. The re...
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Public Housing Justice Project Job Responsibilities: - Represent NYCHA residents in Termination of Tenancy proceedings and Remaining Family Member grievances at the Office of Impartial Hearings. - Handle related matters in other venues, including holdovers, nonpayments, or HP actions in Housing Court, and Article 78s in Supreme Court or the Appellate Division as necessary. - Staff Right to Counsel intake appearances at the Office of Impartial Heari
Job Title Staff Attorney, Law Reform Unit Job Responsibilities The organization’s Civil Practice Law Reform Unit is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Homeless Rights Project (HRP). The role includes the following responsibilities: - Engage in affirmative litigation in State and Federal Court proceedings, either as part of a team or individually. - Collaborate with pro bono lawyers on long-term affirmative litigation matters, including years-long monitoring and enforcem...
Job Title Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice – Tenant Defense – Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities - Represent clients and provide advocacy with city, state, and federal agencies, as well as in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation. - Conduct regular courthouse-based and off-site intake sessions, which may occasionally occur during evening hours. - Deliver training and community outreach, as well as education to individuals, loc...
Job Title: Staff Attorney, Preserving Affordable Housing Program-Brooklyn Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for the Preserving Affordable Housing Program at 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: 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 representation in non-payment, holdover, HP, 7A, and harassment proceedings in Housing Court. Additionally, the Deputy Director manage
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 technologies to enhance the intake process. - Respond to client, community, and staff concerns. - Evaluate the project’s ne...
Job Title Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice – Tenant Defense – Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities - Engage in client representation and advocacy with city, state, and federal agencies, as well as in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation. - Conduct regular courthouse-based and off-site intake, potentially including evening hours. - Provide training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local community-based organiz...
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 hous...
Job Title: Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense Job Responsibilities: 1. **Housing Supervision Duties**: - Supervise, mentor, and train staff attorneys and paralegals. - Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service. - Collaborate with the Attorney-in-Charge (AIC) of Staten Island, Housing Coordinator, and teams on all aspects of the housing practice. - Participate in structural and strategic planning for benefits work within
Job Title Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice – Tenant Defense – Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities - Represent and advocate for clients with city, state, and federal agencies, and in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation. - Conduct regular courthouse-based and off-site intake sessions, which may include evening hours. - Provide training, outreach, and education to individuals, community-based organizations, and housing advocate...