Description:

Role & Responsibilties:
The Supervisor will join a vibrant practice in the heart of Southeast Queens, serving low-income tenants throughout the borough. We are looking for a candidate who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment on housing-related matters, including landlord/tenant actions, eviction defense, and affirmative litigation on behalf of tenants. Responsibilities include directly supervising several housing attorneys and staff, representing clients in the full range of housing matters handled by the HRP, and supporting its day-to-day functioning.

The Supervisor will oversee a committed team of attorneys and staff representing low-income and elderly Queens residents in housing matters and will be expected to work closely with tenant organizers, tenant associations, and community partners to identify and address housing needs. The attorney will work closely with the Housing Unit Director and other Supervisors to shape the direction of the HRP, develop and strengthen relationships with partner community-based organizations handle administrative and grant responsibilities, and identify systemic housing-related trends that could be affected by strategic litigation. The Supervisor will be expected to oversee and conduct weekly, evening, and weekend outreach and off-site intake with our partners. S/he will also be expected to support litigation and advocacy on a range of issues, coordinate building-wide and community-based litigation, and organize community education outreach and related initiatives.

The attorney will supervise regular appearances in civil, supreme, and federal court and administrative proceedings, review draft pleadings, motions, and court submissions, and support the filing of affirmative cases on behalf of tenants and tenant groups.

Experience & Qualifications:
We seek an attorney admitted to the New York State Bar with:

A demonstrated passion for social justice and commitment to working with immigrant communities, communities of color, and low-income communities to advance equity;
Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills;
Demonstrated experience with housing advocacy;
Demonstrated experience supervising legal work (preferred);
Strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills;
Enthusiasm for and experience developing partnerships with community -based advocates and organizations;
A facility working with software technology and proficiency in the entire MS Office suite;
Experience with LegalServer or other case management systems (preferred); and
Fluency or strong proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, or Korean (preferred).