Supervising Attorney, Related Government ; Brooklyn

Job Description

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment yasa public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated team of managers, staff attorneys, supervisors, paralegal case handlers, and support personnel as a Supervising Attorney in 자세 Housing Justice Unit – Tenant Defense. The Housing Justiceτικής Program engages in both eviction defense and affirmative litigation and handles a broad range of individual tenant representation at the trial and appellate levels, including holdovers, nonpayment proceedings, housing‑preference cases, housing‑authority administrative hearings, and state and federal court appeals.

The Supervising Attorney, in conjunction with the Director of Housing and the supervisory team, will be responsible for the smooth and effective day‑to‑day operations of the Housing Justice Program in the assigned office. The Supervising Attorney reports to the Borough Director benefits and Attorney‑in‑Charge and will supervise a team of Housing Attorneys and Paralegal Case handlers. They also work in conjunction with our Housing‑related Government Benefits Supervising Attorney to oversee the Government Benefits work of Housing Attorneys and Paralegal Case handlers in the Brooklyn Neighborhood Office.

The Government Benefits work may include representation, legal assistance, and education of clients who need income and related supports from city, state and federal programs. The Supervisor will provide support to housing advocates representing low‑income tenants in housing‑related matters and may assist with rent arrears, grant applications, and benefits cases. They will also coordinate with citywide initiatives related to all Housing and government benefits.

• Supervise, mentor, and train staff attorneys and paralegals
• Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Housing, Housing Coordinators, and the housing, benefits and grants management teams on all aspects of the housing practice
• Participate in strategic planning for the benefits work within the housing practice of the neighborhood office
• Identify needs and resources for the Brooklyn Neighborhood Office and participate in management team responsibilities to meet those needs
• Coordinate intake
• Represent clients in local, state and federal administrative and court proceedings
• Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community‑based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials and the courts
• Reinforce and maintain staff accountability
• Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy and supervise the implementation of legal strategies, with direction from the Director of Housing and in consultation with the Director of Government Benefits
• Conduct community education, training and outreach and promote the work of the office, the Housing Practice and the Civil Practice
• Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in the community
• Conduct off‑site intake, including during evening hours
  
  HSV as needed

• Schedule employee hours, assign work, and approve time off and Тоҷикиđ remote work schedule requests following LAS policy and procedures
• Attend management meetings, participate in training, and apply current employment policies and guidance as provided by management and Human Resources
• Use management and supervision practices that affirmatively support equity and inclusion in the workplace
• Supervise direct reports in setting performance standards, providing routine feedback and coaching, and issuing disciplinary action as needed
• Identify and provide training and development opportunities and ensure mandatory trainings are completed

• Participate in continuous professional meille
• Learn about workplace bias and demonstrate affirmative behaviours that support an inclusive environment
• Other duties as assigned

• Admission to the NYS Bar and willingness to apply for admission to the federal courts (S.D.N.Y., E.D.N.Y.,…