Staff Attorney

7 days ago

New York, United States Neighborhood Association Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Reports to: Supervising Attorney

Summary:

The successful candidate will provide culturally sensitive services to low income NAICA clients facing eviction by representing them in the Bronx County court.

Responsibilities:

The Attorney – Tier 0 is responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Provide clients with counseling and assisting to ensure the maintenance of housing
  • Handle a full caseload of full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx Housing Court and the NYCHA part
  • Handle litigation before administrative agencies as necessary, including NYCHA termination hearings, etc
  • Conduct outreach, including facilitating educational workshops and training
  • Represent tenants at trial
  • Prepare legal agreements, documents, motions, orders to show cause, etc
  • Judge the merits and spot the issues of court cases that we are assigned by the court, the Department of Social Services, or self-referred
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and in-service trainings;
  • Maintain current and accurate documentation, progress notes, and data tools both physically and electronically;
  • Maintain Confidentiality;
  • Maintain a professional appearance;
  • Time management and prioritization;
  • Interacting with other departmental staff;
  • Perform general clerical duties;
  • Develop and maintain good communication with other programs and units within the organization to facilitate inter-agency referrals;
  • Provide coverage for other areas as directed/needed
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Professional & Personal Qualifications:

  • J.D from an ABA Accredited Law School
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience required
  • 2 +years of experience with trial experience is a plus
  • Litigation experience
  • Familiarity with New York City housing law and public benefits
  • Ability to handle stress and work in a fast-paced, high volume environment
  • Experience providing client representation and handling a case from intake to closing
  • Strong team-building skills and ability to work individually
  • Professional ethics and integrity
  • Excellent communication, research, organizational and writing skills
  • Ability to anticipate legal issues
  • Experience working with low-income individuals
  • Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required
  • Strong time management skills
  • Maturity, integrity and sound judgment
  • Strong time management skills
  • Maturity, integrity and sound judgment

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