Description:

Summary:
The successful candidate will provide culturally sensitive services to low-income A Non-Profit Organization clients facing eviction by representing them in the Bronx County court and at NYCHA termination hearings under the supervision of a supervising attorney.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Provide clients with counseling and assisting to ensure maintenance of housing.
  • Handle a full caseload of full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx Housing Court and the NYCHA part.
  • Handle litigation before administrative agencies as necessary, including NYCHA termination hearings, etc.
  • Conduct outreach, including facilitating educational workshops and training.
  • Represent tenants at trial.
  • Prepare legal agreements, documents, motions, orders to show cause, etc.
  • Judge the merits and spot the issues of court cases that we are assigned by the court, the Department of Social Services, or self-referred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and in-service trainings.
  • Maintain current and accurate documentation, progress notes, and data tools both physically and electronically.
  • Maintain Confidentiality.
  • Maintain a professional appearance.
  • Time management and prioritization.
  • Interacting with other departmental staff.
  • Perform general clerical duties.
  • Develop and maintain good communication with other programs and units within the organization to facilitate inter-agency referrals.
  • Provide coverage for other areas as directed/needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Work Schedule and Conditions:

Hybrid work schedule however, candidates must be available to work onsite as needed.

Qualifications:
  • Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English for administrative purposes.
  • Must pass drug screening to be appointed.
  • This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.
  • J.D from an ABA Accredited Law School.
  • Admittance to the NYS bar.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience required.
  • 2 +years of experience with trial experience is a plus.
  • Litigation experience a plus.
  • Familiarity with New York City housing law and public benefits
  • Ability to handle stress and work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Experience providing client representation and handling a case from intake to closing.
  • Strong team building skills and ability to work individually.
  • Professional ethics and integrity.
  • Excellent communication, research, organizational and writing skills.
  • Ability to anticipate legal issues.
  • Experience working with low-income individuals.
  • Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Maturity, integrity and sound judgment.