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About the Role

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) seeks housing staff attorneys and law graduates for its Bronx & Staten Island offices to implement New York City’s groundbreaking Right to Counsel law. Attorneys in the dynamic, high-impact housing unit engage in cutting-edge litigation to prevent evictions for tens of thousands of New Yorkers annually. The role involves developing expertise in housing court practice, housing programs, subsidies, and public benefits, performing community outreach, providing legal information, advice, and counsel, and conducting trainings for other advocates and community groups.

Responsibilities

Conducting intake and providing full legal representation in housing court proceedings to New York City tenants referred 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 as needed.
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” intake 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.
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.

Skills

Motion practice
Oral advocacy
Trials
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
Spanish language proficiency
Proficiency in a language other than English

Location

Bronx
Staten Island
Manhattan

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

1-10 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

$88,181 - $113,737 (1-10 years experience)
$116,338 - $137,347 (11-20 years experience)
$143,685 - $169,852 (21+ years experience)

Benefits

Exceptional healthcare with low copays (employees pay 1% of salaries per year)
Generous dental insurance
Vision plan
Generous vacation days (21 days the first year; 28 days/year thereafter)
14 paid holidays
18 sick days/year
Generous parental leave (six months)
Coverage for fertility treatment
Loan Repayment Assistance Program

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, aiming to foster belonging and promote an inclusive environment.
All non-managerial staff are part of a union and enjoy a generous benefits and compensation package.

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.
Studies have shown that women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are more hesitant than others to apply for jobs where they fear they may not fully meet every single qualification listed. While the list of qualifications represents the qualities that we are looking for in applicants, we are looking for the best candidate for the job. If you are interested in this position and have substantial relevant experience, we encourage you to apply even if you do not fully meet every criteria listed above.