Staff Attorney, Housing

Staff Attorney, HousingLegal and Social Services NonprofitNew York City (Hybrid)Staff Attorney, Housing Salary: $84,900 to $107,500 per year, based on experience. Terrific new Staff Attorney positions with a nonprofit that provides innovative legal defense services to thousands of New York City families in need each year. The Staff Attorney, Housing will work on referred cases to address a wide range of housing issues, which include representing clients in housing court, eviction prevention, safe housing, and obtaining public benefits. The Staff Attorney, Family Defense will be part of a new team based in the organization's Staten Island office that will provide legal services and represent clients in family court. This position will be integral in expanding the new practice. These are both unionized positions.Responsibilities:Oversee cases providing counsel, advice, and litigation for housing or family court issues Provide assistance to clients by completing necessary paperwork, as well as attending meetings and appointmentsIdentify any issues that impact the organization's clients and explore potential solutionsParticipate in community engagement with workshops, creation of legal education materials, and conducting outreach to local social and community organizationsMaintain relevant data on client outcomesActively participate in organizational trainings and DEI initiatives Qualifications:Relevant experience JD and admitted to the New York State Bar; or passed the New York State bar and pending admissionBilingual in Spanish a plusExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teamsExperience and understanding of public benefits is a plusEqual opportunity employer.

Created: 2025-02-22