Job Description
Legal Services NYC is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Deputy Director (General Practice) for our Citywide Grants & Contracts Unit at the Central Office. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team of dedicated professionals to fight poverty and achieve equity for low-income New Yorkers. As a leader in the civil legal services field, LSNYC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development and growth.
H1: Join our team as Deputy Director (General Practice) at Legal Services NYC! H2: Make a difference in the lives of low-income New Yorkers and help fight poverty and achieve equity.
Bullet Points: - Legal Services NYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country, fighting poverty and seeking racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers for over 50 years. - We provide legal services to help clients meet basic needs for housing, income, economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. - Our staff of over 600 people in neighborhood-based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs helps hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers annually. - LSNYC partners with community-based organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize effectiveness and fight discrimination. - We offer numerous opportunities for growth and professional development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. - LSNYC is seeking a Deputy Director (General Practice) for our Citywide Grants & Contracts Unit at the Central Office. - This position will manage grants duties related to a portfolio of non-housing citywide and/or multi-borough grants and contracts, including general civil legal services, foreclosure, immigration, employment law, public benefits and disability, and veterans. - The Deputy Director will work closely with the Director of Grants & Contract Management and supervise two grants specialists. - This position offers a hybrid schedule (half-remote and half in the office) and requires strong technical and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to social justice and diversity. - A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grants and contracts management is preferred, along with familiarity with NYC, NYS, and federal grants supporting civil legal services. - Salary range for this position is $102,584-$152,736 based on years of experience. - Legal Services NYC is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. - Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the provided email address. - All employees are strongly encouraged to maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations unless unable to for medical or religious reasons. - Join our team and make a difference in the lives of low-income New Yorkers while working towards a more just and equitable society.
