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About the Role
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) seeks law graduates and/or staff attorneys to join our Fall 2027 class of Right to Counsel (RTC) attorneys. The attorneys in our dynamic, high-impact housing unit are engaged in cutting-edge litigation, helping build tenant power and prevent evictions for tens of thousands of New Yorkers every year. This role offers the opportunity to start a career in the courtroom, engage in motion practice, conduct oral advocacy, and handle trials from the beginning.
Responsibilities
- Conducting intake and providing full legal representation in housing court proceedings to New York City tenants referred to LSNYC through the Right to Counsel initiative and other referral sources.
- Litigating cases in housing court, administrative forums, appellate courts, and other state and federal courts on behalf of people facing eviction, and in affirmative cases challenging agencies and actors who threaten New York City residents' ability to obtain and retain affordable housing.
- Developing expertise in housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits.
- Providing legal advice and counseling to tenants.
- Conducting neighborhood-based legal clinics and know-your-rights workshops.
- Identifying trends and recurring issues for potential impact litigation.
- Providing trainings to other advocates, tenant associations, community members, and community groups.
Requirements
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission (or seeking admission) to practice law in the State of New York.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods.
- Excellent advocacy, analytic, writing, and leadership skills.
- Strong time management and organization skills including the ability to handle a diverse, fast-paced caseload generated by a Right to Counsel civil defender practice where clients may have a legal entitlement to representation.
- Experience in housing, landlord/tenant, or related advocacy is preferred.
- Fluency or proficiency in either Spanish or a language other than English that is frequently used by our clients is preferred.
Skills
- Motion practice
- Oral advocacy
- Trial handling
- Litigation
- Housing court practice
- Housing programs
- Housing subsidies
- Public benefits
- Community outreach
- Legal information
- Legal advice
- Legal counsel
- Training
- Advocacy
- Analysis
- Writing
- Leadership
- Time management
- Organization
Location
- New York City
- Bronx
- Staten Island
- Queens
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
Work Type
- Hybrid (50% remote work, job duties permitting)
Experience Level
- 0-10 years
- 11-20 years
- 21+ years
Education Level
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in the State of New York
Salary/Compensations
- 0-10 years: $88,181 – $113,737
- 11-20 years: $116,338 – $137,347
- 21+ years: $143,685 – $169,852
Benefits
- Exceptional healthcare with low copays (employees pay 1% of salaries per year)
- Comprehensive dental insurance
- Vision plan
- Generous vacation days (23 days first year; 28 days/year thereafter)
- 14 paid holidays
- 18 sick days/year
- Industry-leading parental leave (average six months)
- Coverage for fertility treatment
- Internal Loan Repayment Assistance Program for student loan debt
- Union membership for non-managerial staff
About the Company
- Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers.
- For over 50 years, LSNYC has challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal services that help clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care.
- LSNYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country, with over 600 staff in neighborhood-based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs, helping hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers annually.
- LSNYC partners with community-based and client-run organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize effectiveness.
- LSNYC's work fights discrimination and helps achieve equity for all low-income New Yorkers.
- LSNYC employees have opportunities for growth and professional development, including access to the internal Justice Learning Center for free CLEs and training experience.
- LSNYC embraces equity and challenges injustice internally and externally, fostering belonging and an inclusive environment.
- The Bronx Legal Services housing unit is the largest at LSNYC and serves a community with the highest need.
- Staten Island Legal Services' housing unit delivers an outsized impact for historically underserved communities.
- Queens Legal Services' housing unit serves one of the most diverse communities in the world.
- Manhattan Legal Services' housing unit represents tenants in the most densely populated borough.
- Brooklyn Legal Services' housing unit represents tenants in the most populous borough and has been at the forefront of protecting communities during rapid gentrification.
Equal Opportunity
- Legal Services NYC is an equal opportunity employer.
- People of color, women, people with disabilities, people over 40, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people are strongly encouraged to apply.
- All applications will be reviewed using the same job-related criteria.
- All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.