Job Description
Job Title: Supervising Attorney, Tenant Rights Coalition
Organization: Legal Services NYC (LSNYC)
Experience: Admitted or eligible to waive into the New York State Bar with a demonstrated passion for social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities and communities of color.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000
Overview:
- Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is the largest civil legal services provider in the country, helping hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers annually. - LSNYC fights poverty and seeks racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. - LSNYC employees have access to professional development opportunities, including free CLEs and training through the Justice Learning Center. - LSNYC prides itself on its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) efforts and aims to create a work environment where everyone can bring their full selves to the work.
Organization Overview:
- LSNYC challenges systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provides legal services that help clients meet basic needs for housing, income, and economic security, among others. - LSNYC partners with community-based and client-run organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize effectiveness. - LSNYC fights discrimination and helps achieve equity for all low-income New Yorkers.
Job Description:
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking an experienced housing attorney for the role of Supervising Attorney in the Tenant Rights Coalition. - The TRC focuses on supporting Bronx communities facing significant housing needs in light of rapid and potentially disruptive neighborhood changes and gentrification. - The TRC comprises 22 dedicated attorneys and paralegals who work to preserve affordable and decent housing and prevent displacement and harassment. - Responsibilities include supervising the work of TRC staff attorneys and paralegals, regular appearances in civil, supreme, and federal court, and working closely with tenant organizers, associations, and community partners. - The TRC Supervising Attorney will work closely with the management team to shape the direction of the Tenant Rights Coalition work in the Bronx.
Requirements:
- Admitted or eligible to waive into the New York State Bar. - Demonstrated passion for social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities and communities of color. - Demonstrated expertise in local, state, and federal housing law and policy, housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits. - Experience litigating affirmative cases of individuals or on behalf of groups of tenants. - Excellent legal writing, litigation, and advocacy skills. - Strong interpersonal, teaching/training, and organizational skills. - Strong ties to the communities of the Bronx (preferred). - Experience working with community-based organizations and/or enthusiasm for partnering with community-based advocates and organizations. - Ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.
Benefits:
- Hybrid model of in-person and remote work. - Salary commensurate with experience. - Excellent health and dental insurance. - Employer contribution to a pre-tax 403(b) pension plan. - Generous leave time.
Application Process:
- Submit cover letter, resume, two recent writing samples, and three references. - All employees are strongly encouraged to maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations unless unable to for medical or religious reasons.
Legal Services NYC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of color, women, people with disabilities, people over 40, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people to apply.
