Staff Attorney Position

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States HOUSING CONSERVATION COORDINATORS Full time

Housing Conservation Coordinators is seeking a skilled Staff Attorney to join our team in promoting social and economic justice for underserved populations.

Job Summary

The Staff Attorney will represent tenants in nonpayment, holdover, and HP proceedings in Manhattan Housing Court, as well as provide brief legal advice and pre-litigation advocacy to tenants and tenant associations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent tenants in nonpayment, holdover, and HP proceedings in Manhattan Housing Court.
  • Provide brief legal advice and pre-litigation advocacy to tenants and tenant associations.
  • Collaborate with HCC's tenant and community organizers, paralegals, social workers, tenant advocates, and Senior Community Resource Coordinator.
  • Conduct workshops for community members, law students, and others related to housing law, immigration law, and older adult issues.
  • Conduct intake, especially in the context of the Right to Counsel intake in Housing Court.
  • Participate in HCC's Monday Night Legal Clinic.
  • Collaborate with and oversee law student interns, volunteers, and pro bono co-counsel.

Requirements

  • A member of the New York State Bar (or who can transfer admission from another jurisdiction) or a recent law school graduate who passed the February 2024 NYS Bar Exam or who sat for the July 2024 NYS Bar Exam.
  • Ideally at least one year of relevant experience (including clinics, internships etc.) in any area of poverty law.
  • Oral and written proficiency in another language, with preference for Spanish.
  • Excellent litigation, research, writing, and organizational skills, and the ability to develop relationships with a diverse client population.
  • A demonstrated commitment to social justice for underserved populations.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Ability to work remotely up to two days per week.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with no employee contribution.
  • 24 days of annual leave, increasing to 28 days after the second year of employment, plus one floating holiday.
  • 14 paid holidays.
  • After six months of employment, 5% employer contribution to 403(b) retirement plan.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter in a single pdf labeled [Last Name, First Name – HCC Application] to - Please insert "Staff Attorney Applicant 2024" in the subject heading field of the email.



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