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Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice – Tenant Defense – Fall 2025
New York City, NY New York, New York SEO friendly job title: Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice – Tenant Defense – Fall 2025 H1 and H2 friendly headings: - Civil Practice Law Graduate position available in the Housing Justice Unit – Tenant Defense for Fall 2025 - Essential Duties/Responsibilities - Requirements - Exam Policy - Salary and Benefits - Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness - Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Work Authorization - How to Apply - Interview Process/Timeline - Required Documents - Location Bold headlines: - Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice – Tenant Defense – Fall 2025 - Essential Duties/Responsibilities - Requirements - Salary and Benefits - Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness - Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Work Authorization - How to Apply - Interview Process/Timeline - Required Documents - Location Organization: The Legal Aid Society Job Title: Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice – Tenant Defense – Fall 2025 Experience: Law Graduate positions available Salary: $83,844-$85,025 Location: New York, New York The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Law Graduate for the Housing Justice Unit – Tenant Defense for Fall 2025. This position is open to current 3L students who will graduate or did graduate in Spring 2025 and will sit for the New York Bar Exam in July 2025 or its equivalent. The successful candidate will work closely with a Housing Supervisor and handle a broad range of individual and group tenant representation at the trial and appellate levels. As a Law Graduate, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of historically excluded communities by providing client representation and advocacy with city, state, and federal agencies and in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation. You will also have the chance to work collaboratively with other organizations, pro bono lawyers, and partners, as well as advocate for policy changes before legislative, administrative, and judicial bodies to advance the interests of clients. 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, possibly including during evening hours. - Provide training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local community-based organizations, and housing advocates. - Advocate for policy changes 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. Requirements: - Current 3L students who will graduate or did graduate in Spring 2025 and will sit for the New York Bar Exam in July 2025 or its equivalent. - Those participating in post-graduate Fellowships or Clerkships who took the first available bar exam are eligible to apply. - Winter 2024 graduates sitting for the first available New York Bar Exam or its equivalent are also eligible. - Demonstrated commitment to serving historically excluded communities and identifying how race, gender, class and intersectionality impact client outcomes. - Relevant clinical program, internship, or work experience preferred. - Excellent written, analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills are required. - Applicants must be creative, flexible, and highly motivated. - Applicants must have the 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. Salary and Benefits: - Salary range: $83,844-$85,025. - Specific salary offers will be dependent on candidate qualifications, including collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles. - Generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. - Salaries for unionized jobs are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. - The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. - Employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: - 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. - Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us. Work Authorization: - All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. - We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. - For citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa. How to Apply: - All applications must be completed online. - We do not accept paper submissions. - Please visit our Careers Page to review all current job postings and instructions on the application process. - For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Interview Process/Timeline: - Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. - Interviews will be scheduled throughout the fall season. - If selected for an interview, you will receive an email notification during the fall. - The process will include: - On Campus Interview (OCI), if applicable, serving as a screening. - Two rounds of interviews. - Reference checks. Required Documents: - Cover letter. - Resume. - Transcript and writing sample. Location: - New York, New York. Join the team at The Legal Aid Society and make a difference in the lives of those in |
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