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About the Role

The Staff Attorney, Compliance will manage legal matters supporting BUJ's operations and general practice areas, focusing on legal research, policy development, risk management, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organization's client complaint process, ensuring timely investigation and documentation.
• Oversee organizational compliance, monitoring legal obligations, developing policies, and identifying risks.
• Monitor team case management dashboards for efficiency and prepare reports.
• Identify opportunities for impact litigation, advocacy, co-counseling, and collaboration.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel for litigation and disputes.
• Support legal program staff in research, drafting, case strategy, and court appearances.
• Prepare compliance and progress reports using the case management system.
• Conduct routine audits of client case files for compliance with policies and contractual requirements.
• Review court systems to monitor case progression and identify deficiencies.
• Identify matters for closure and coordinate with responsible parties for timely disposition.
• Develop standardized auditing procedures and prepare compliance reports.
• Lead and manage special projects assigned by the CLO.
• Conduct research and synthesize findings into actionable reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve Legal team workflows and processes.
• Streamline processes for compliance within the case management system.
• Attend and assist with department and staff meetings, including developing agendas and taking notes.
• Provide general administrative duties such as scheduling, filing, and drafting correspondence.
• Provide litigation support, co-counseling, and support to pro bono and internship programs.
• Ensure the CLO team responds to internal/external requests for information and scheduling.
• Provide research on legal topics, case law, and other information.
• Perform additional legal, administrative, operational, compliance, and related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Resume and cover letter required for application.

Skills

• Legal research
• Policy development
• Risk management
• Compliance
• Litigation
• Governance
• Auditing
• Case file review
• Court record review
• Electronic filing systems
• Case management systems
• Contract review
• Internal investigations
• Client complaint resolution
• LegalServer
• NYSCEF
• eCourts
• Legal writing
• Process improvement
• Communication

Location

• Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

• Hybrid in-office/remote

Experience Level

• Dependent on years of experience

Salary/Compensations

• $81,600 - $110,000

Benefits

• 27 days vacation
• Employer paid health insurance
• Employer paid dental insurance
• Employer paid vision insurance
• Employer contribution to 401(k)
• Paid parental leave

About the Company

• Since 1968, Build Up Justice NYC has provided free legal services for low-income residents of Brooklyn.
• Pursues a neighborhood-based mission of justice, empowerment, and community development.
• Utilizes legal and advocacy strategies including community organizing, affirmative civil rights litigation, and eviction defense.
• Collaborates with city, state, and federal officials to enforce housing laws and develop legislative solutions.
• Core programs include Preserving Affordable Housing (PAH), Consumer & Economic Advocacy (CEA), and Community & Economic Development (CED).

Equal Opportunity

• Build Up Justice NYC is a diverse team committed to recruiting, supporting, retaining, and promoting talented staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Diversity encompasses race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, disability, socio-economic status, and family status.
• A diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment is essential to client services and staff satisfaction.
• Encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply, including women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, people from low-income backgrounds, and those with lived experiences in the communities served.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.