Tenant Defense Supervising Attorney

6 days ago

Bronx, New York, United States BronxWorks Full time
Job Summary

BronxWorks seeks a highly experienced Supervising Attorney to join the Tenant Defense Program's management team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in NYC housing law, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for social justice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise a team of staff attorneys, a paralegal, and volunteers/interns, ensuring high standards of representation and client service while meeting program and grant objectives.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one supervision meetings, lead case review meetings, and oversee analysis of legal issues, case strategy, and case administration.
  • Review and edit pleadings and other written work product, supervise appearances in court and administrative proceedings, and second seat entry-level attorneys.
  • Coordinate and supervise intake and case assignments, address client, community, and staff concerns, and supervise team paralegal.
  • Mentor staff and provide resources, training, and professional development, and develop and maintain expert knowledge of applicable law, practice, and benefits.

Client Representation
  • Maintain a reduced caseload, representing tenants in eviction proceedings in housing court and administrative settings, including hearings, trials, and appeals.

Community Engagement
  • Build relationships with BronxWorks programs, community organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, provider networks, and the courts.
  • Collaborate with internal and external resources to address client needs, and attend meetings to promote organizational, program, and client interests.

Program Management
  • Collaborate with the program director and other supervising attorneys to provide strategic leadership and direction, and develop and strengthen program policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with data entry and reporting requirements, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Admitted to the New York State Bar in good standing or eligible for admission through reciprocity.
  • At least 3 years of experience representing tenants in eviction proceedings, ideally in NYC Housing Court.
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and housing rights.

Skills and Competencies
  • Comprehensive knowledge of NYC housing law and related benefits.
  • Excellent legal research, analytical, written and oral advocacy, communication, and litigation skills.
  • Sound strategic judgment and the drive to initiate and implement practice improvements.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to both work independently and lead an effective team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven leadership ability.
  • Proficiency in computer skills for database tracking, report preparation, communication, and administrative tasks.
  • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior supervisory experience in a legal setting.
  • Proficiency in Spanish or another relevant language in addition to English is preferred.

Salary, Benefits and Hours
  • The salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year, based on experience.
  • An overview of benefits can be found at [insert link].
  • Hours: Full time/Exempt, on a hybrid remote/in-office schedule.
  • Like all employees, this position is an employee at will.

BronxWorks Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff, and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact

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