Attorney​/Lawyer Tier 1

Description

Our client is a non-profit organization in the Bronx. They are seeking a Staff Attorney for their Tenant Defense Practice. The successful candidate will provide culturally sensitive legal services to low-income clients facing eviction, representing them in Bronx Housing Court.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Provide counseling and full legal representation in non-payment and holdover proceedings.

+ Handle litigation before administrative agencies, including NYCHA termination hearings.

+ Conduct outreach, including educational workshops and training.

+ Prepare legal documents, motions, agreements, and orders.

+ Evaluate case merits and identify key legal issues.

+ Demonstrate a commitment to public interest law and social justice.

+ Requirements

Qualifications:

+ JD from an ABA-accredited law school and NYS Bar admission.

+ Minimum 1 year of experience; trial experience of 2+ years preferred.

+ Litigation experience and familiarity with NYC housing law and public benefits.

+ Experience representing clients from intake through case closing.

+ Strong communication, research, organizational, and writing skills.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, both independently and as part of a team.

+ Professional ethics, integrity, and sound judgment.

+ Experience working with low-income populations;
Spanish fluency preferred but not required.

+ Excellent time management skills

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