Fall 2024 Housing Staff Attorney/Law Graduate

Job Description

• Conduct intake and provide full legal representation in housing court proceedings • Litigate cases in housing court, administrative forums, appellate courts • Provide legal advice and counseling to tenants • Conduct neighborhood-based legal clinics and workshops • Identify trends for impact litigation • Provide trainings to advocates, tenant associations, community members • Develop expertise in housing court practice, programs, and benefits

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission (or seeking admission) to practice law in the State of New York • Demonstrated commitment to social justice • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse backgrounds • Excellent advocacy, analytic, writing, and leadership skills • Strong time management and organization skills • Experience in housing, landlord/tenant, or related advocacy preferred • Fluency or proficiency in Spanish or another language frequently used by clients preferred

Benefits

• Exceptional healthcare • Dental insurance • Vision plan • 21 vacation days per year (increasing to 28 days after the first year) • 18 sick days per year • Loan Repayment Assistance Program • Remote work up to 50% of the time