Housing Rights Staff Attorney

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Housing Rights Staff Attorney

The candidate will collaborate directly with housing organizers and tenant association members to build power within the NYC housing movement. Challenge landlords, lenders, and government enforcement agencies by providing legal representation, support, and training to tenant organizations and their members. Must be admitted to the New York State Bar. Must have professional or personal experience with New York City housing law and the housing justice movement; 2+ years of litigation experience (candidates with less experience are still encouraged to apply); experience with community organizing or working in support of organizing campaigns; and professional or personal experience working with diverse communities and across lines of difference. Professional competency in Spanish is strongly preferred. Professional competency in Mandarin, Cantonese, Bangla, or French is a plus. Should ideally be committed to economic and racial justice and the housing justice movement in New York City; passionate about working in partnership with community organizers, and about developing creative lawyering strategies to support tenant organizing; eager to work with a diverse client base on individual and group litigation; and personally connected to the work.

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Submit a resume and cover letter.

Company info

TakeRoot Justice
123 William St., 16th Floor
New York
New York
United States 10038
Website : https://takerootjustice.org