Description:
Description:Location: 34 West 34th Street, New York, NY, 10037
Summary: Attorney with housing court or other relevant experience who is admitted to the New York State Bar. The candidate will possess a demonstrable background in public interest work, and a commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services. The individuals must have strong self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal communication, and organizational skills to lead a team of attorneys, case managers, paralegals, and housing advocates by effectively communicating expectations and goals, while fostering an open environment that facilitates communication. A commitment to producing high-quality work in a timely manner is essential. Familiarity with relevant housing court practice and residential landlord-tenant law is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the EPGP program, develop and maintain overall goals and objectives of the program.
- Stay abreast of the NYS laws related to housing court.
- Supervise paralegals, program manager and support team to ensure the clients receive the best legal representation.
- Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns.
- Monitor and maintain a high standard of holistic representation and client service.
- Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies.
- Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staff attorneys.
- Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations and resources, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts.
- Develop and maintain productive work environment.
- Conduct community education, training, and outreach to promote the work of the office.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and/or experience required:
Juris Doctor degree and admission to the NYS Bar.
Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:
- Juris Doctor with at least 5 years or more of legal and supervisory experience and practice.
- Member in good standing of the New York Bar.
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono work.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent litigation skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, holistic team model.
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required.
