Housing Attorney

3 weeks ago

Bronx, New York, United States The Bronx Defenders Full time
Company Overview

The Bronx Defenders is a pioneering, community-driven organization that has been transforming the indigent defense landscape in the South Bronx for over two decades.

We are a holistic defense office that not only defends our clients in court but also works to address the root causes of poverty and systemic injustice that lead to involvement in the legal system. Our innovative approach has earned us national recognition and a reputation as a leader in the field of holistic defense.

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Housing Attorney to join our team of passionate advocates. As a Housing Attorney, you will have the opportunity to work with our community-intake team to provide early intervention and support to individuals and families facing housing challenges. You will also be part of our Civil Action Practice, which provides comprehensive civil legal services to our clients, including representation in administrative, state, and federal forums.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. For candidates with 2-5 years of directly relevant experience, the salary range for this position would be approximately $84,304-$91,800. Full-time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental and vision coverage; a 403(b) plan with employer contribution; a generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policy.

Job Description

We are looking for a Housing Attorney who is passionate about social justice and has a strong commitment to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities. The successful candidate will have a license to practice law in New York or be eligible to become licensed to practice in New York, as well as at least one year of housing law experience or relevant/equivalent experience. Spanish language proficiency is also highly desirable.

As a Housing Attorney, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal representation to our clients, including engaging in intensive client interviewing, counseling, research, writing, oral advocacy, and negotiations. You will also be part of our community-intake team, assisting with and representing community members with housing legal issues, advising people of their options, and making referrals to other organizations for services we do not provide.

You will collaborate with our Benefits Access team, Right to Counsel team, and other teams, practices, and departments to address the housing needs of community members. You will also identify holistic needs, make referrals, and work with attorneys and advocates to address and mitigate the enmeshed consequences of legal system involvement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing comprehensive legal representation to clients in housing court and other forums
  • Assisting with and representing community members with housing legal issues
  • Collaborating with other teams and departments to address housing needs
  • Identifying holistic needs and making referrals
  • Developing and staffing community clinics to address housing needs
  • Developing and maintaining fact sheets and informational materials for pro se and community litigants
  • Working with community engagement team and community partners to create community events and clinics

The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills, as well as the ability to work well independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of lawyers and non-lawyers. You will also have a commitment to fierce advocacy and a willingness to strategically challenge authority in defense of our clients.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • License to practice law in New York or eligibility to become licensed
  • At least one year of housing law experience or relevant/equivalent experience
  • Spanish language proficiency
  • Strong research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills
  • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
  • Commitment to fierce advocacy and willingness to strategically challenge authority
Benefits

The Bronx Defenders offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) plan with employer contribution; and a generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policy. We also offer opportunities for professional development and growth, as well as a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Others

The Bronx Defenders is an equal opportunity employer and is cultivating an anti-oppressive workplace that embraces staff with a diversity of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We acknowledge the ways in which systemic oppression and injustice can undermine access to professional opportunities and are committed to conducting hiring and promotion processes that are equitable and accessible to those commonly excluded from the workforce.

We value lived as well as professional experience and particularly welcome applications from the Bronx community that we work with. If you are passionate about social justice and have a strong commitment to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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