TakeRoot Justice

TakeRoot Justice seeks applicants for the position of Supervising Attorney on our Housing Justice team.About TakeRoot Justice's Housing Justice Team:We are a diverse team of 15 attorneys and advocates working with community organizers, tenant associations, and coalitions across New York City to help tenants fight harassment, obtain repairs, and resist the pressures of gentrification and displacement....

About the Position:The staff attorney will be responsible for collaborating directly with community organizers and tenant associations to build power within the NYC housing movement. Our attorneys use a community- and movement-lawyering approach to challenge landlords, lenders, and government agencies by providing legal representation, research, and training to tenant organizations and their members.Our...