Job Title
Civil Practice Staff Attorney-Housing Group Advocacy (HCLO)

Job Description
The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Housing Group Advocacy Project in the Harlem Community Law Office. The Housing Group Advocacy Project is an anti-displacement and tenant protection project focusing on supporting specific New York City communities facing rapid gentrification in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. The Staff Attorney will work with tenant associations, community-based organizations and pro bono attorneys to help stabilize client communities by preventing harassment of tenants and tenant displacement as well as assisting tenants with obtaining repairs and essential services. The Staff Attorney may be required to work in more than one community or borough depending on changing client needs and priorities; may be required to handle group tenant representation, bring affirmative litigation to enforce tenant rights and work with community or housing organizers; and may be asked to conduct regular intake with community-based organizations, in Housing Court, at Single Stop, or at other community sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Represent clients in city, state and federal court proceedings, administrative hearings and affirmative litigation
Provide representation and advocacy with local, state and federal agencies
Provide training, community outreach and education to individuals, local community-based organizations and housing advocates
Conduct policy advocacy on behalf of clients
Coordinate and collaborate with other groups and organizations
Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in the community
Promote the work of the office, the Housing Law Practice and the Civil Practice
Work with pro bono lawyers and partner organizations
Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours
Other duties as assigned
Posting End Date-11:59 pm EST
Aug 16, 2019

Location
Manhattan - Civil Practice Harlem Community Law Offices

Requirements

Admission to the New York State Bar
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team and manage a high volume of cases
Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law and civil legal services
Ability to coordinate and collaborate successfully with other groups and organizations
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.

For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.

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