Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense Specialist

3 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States The Legal Aid Society Full time
Job Title: Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense

The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated team of managers and staff of attorneys, supervisors, and support personnel as a Supervising Attorney of the Harlem Community Law Office's Housing Justice Program.

About the Role

The Supervising Attorney, in conjunction with the Director of Housing and the supervisory team, will be responsible for the smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the Housing Justice Program in the assigned office. The Supervising Attorney will also coordinate, mentor, and supervise staff, provide leadership, and prioritize legal issues. The Supervising Attorney participates in Practice-wide management discussions and decision-making and is responsible for maintaining relationships with other stakeholders in the legal, court, and service communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers
  • Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service
  • Collaborate and work closely with the Director of Housing, Housing Coordinators, and the housing, benefits and grants management teams on all aspects of the citywide housing practice
  • Identify office needs and resources needed for the Harlem Community Law Office and participate in management team responsibilities to meet those needs
  • Coordinate intake
  • Respond to client, community, and staff concerns
  • Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies
  • Prepare and submit necessary grant-reporting paperwork
  • Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts
  • Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in the community
  • Conduct community education, training, and outreach and promote the work of the office, the Housing Practice, and the Civil Practice
  • Conduct off-site intake
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • Admission to the New York State Bar
  • Minimum of three years of legal practice preferred
  • Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating individual or group cases in various forums
  • Demonstrated commitment to addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation
  • Knowledge in various practice areas within civil legal services practice
  • Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law and civil legal services
  • Demonstrated commitment to policy advocacy and administrative reform
  • Experience working with vulnerable populations, including but not limited to seniors
  • Supervisory, mentoring, and management experience preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Grant-writing and fundraising experience
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team model
  • Pro bono, government, public service, and academic experience will be considered, but is not required
  • Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

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