Job Description
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice has experienced Staff Attorney positions available in the Housing Unit. The Housing Unit handles a broad range of individual and group tenant representation at the trial and appellate levels, including holdovers, nonpayment proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation in state and federal courts. The Staff Attorney will also work with tenant associations, tenant organizers, community-based organizations, partner legal services agencies, and pro bono attorneys.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Client representation and advocacy with city, state, and federal agencies and in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation
Conduct regular courthouse-based and off-site intake, including during evening hours
Provide training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local community-based organizations, and housing advocates
Policy advocacy including advocacy before legislative, administrative, and judicial bodies to advance the interests of clients
Represent and promote the work of the office, the Civil Practice, and The Legal Aid Society in the community
Work collaboratively with other organizations, pro bono lawyers, and partners
Maintain a full caseload of clients
Some weekend and night advocacy may be necessary
Other duties as assigned
Location
Citywide
Requirements

Admission to New York State Bar or eligible for immediate waiver
Excellent written, analytical, organizational and oral advocacy skills
Demonstrated commitment and interest in serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities
Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law and civil legal services
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, and manage a high volume of cases
Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Only PDF documents will be accepted. If your document is not a PDF, your application will not be processed. Applications submitted without all the required materials will not be processed.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The leadership of The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us.

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.