Civil Practice Supervising Attorney

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Civil Practice Supervising Attorney, Housing-related Government Benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise, mentor, and train staff attorneys, paralegal supervisors, and paralegal casehandlers. Participate in structural and strategical planning for the benefits work within the housing practice of their respective neighborhood office. Represent clients in state and federal administrative and court proceedings. Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service. Foster and encourage teamwork and communication. Reinforce and maintain staff accountability. Assist with the implementation and reporting of programs including necessary grant reporting. Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy and supervise the implementation of legal strategies under the supervision and at the direction of the Director of Housing and in consultation with the Director of Government Benefits develop impact and/or affirmative litigation. Respond to clients and community. Assist with planning and conducting citywide and statewide coalition meetings and task forces. Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials and the courts. Represent the Civil Practice in the community. Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours as needed.

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Ref#19-299. Send a cover letter and resume as a PDF via the Portal.

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Legal Aid Society of New York
120 Schermerhorn Room 403E
Brooklyn
New York
United States 11201
Website : http://www.legal-aid.org