Staff Attorney

2 days ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States CAMBA Full time
About CAMBA

CAMBA is a leading community organization dedicated to improving the lives of New Yorkers. With a comprehensive approach, we offer over 180 integrated programs in education, youth development, family support, job training, employment support services, health, housing, and legal services. Our mission is to build an inclusive New York City where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Attorney to join our Consumer Law team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting client intake and assessment, representing clients in court, and providing legal advice and counsel in consumer litigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to public interest work and economic justice, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct client intake and assessment of client cases
  • Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government
  • Interview clients and witnesses, as appropriate, in preparation for litigation and/or court proceedings
  • Prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, etc. in consumer proceedings
  • Gather evidence to formulate defense or to institute legal action on clients' behalf
  • Develop legal strategies, arguments, and testimonies in preparation for presentation of cases for trials, hearings, and oral arguments
  • Draft and file motions, briefs, pleadings, legal memos, and appeals
  • Record case notes and outcomes in a timely fashion in CLS's data base
  • Communicate effectively with clients, staff, peers, supervisors, and funders
  • Manage own time effectively and coordinate program activities to maximize efforts of the team
  • Attend appropriate trainings
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive client files, including up to date case note documentation
  • Provide advice and counsel in consumer litigation
  • Prepare legal documents in consumer proceedings
  • Research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, legal codes, etc.
  • Advise clients of their rights, laws, rulings, and regulations applicable to their case
  • Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations as they relate to clients' cases
  • Monitor clients' progress to ensure program outcomes are achieved
  • Review written documentation related to clients' cases for accuracy, completeness, and clarity
  • Participate in staff meetings
  • Provide required information for weekly, monthly, quarterly, semester, and annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders
Requirements
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) degree
  • Admitted to the New York State Bar, Active and in Good Standing
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of, and experience in, civil litigation
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest work and economic justice
  • Excellent written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Strong Computer literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite products
Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is $77,000-$120,841 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, and paid holidays.

About CAMBA Legal Services

CAMBA Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) is the legal services arm of CAMBA, Inc. CLS provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers in the areas of consumer law, foreclosure prevention, immigration, housing law, and domestic violence assistance.

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