Attorney Housing Unit

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Attorney, Housing Unit

The candidate will work in central office representing public housing tenants in termination of tenancy cases and other proceedings citywide, as part of our work to implement New York City's new right to counsel law. Will be providing intake and full legal representation in administrative proceedings to all eligible New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) tenants referred through LSNYC's regular rotation at NYCHA's Administrative Hearings Office. These services are provided under a right to counsel system of representation, which will require the provision of full representation to all right to counsel-eligible tenants. Representing NYCHA tenants in Article 78 cases and appeals where required. Providing legal advice and counseling to tenants as needed. Travel to all LSNYC's borough offices to be able to meet with the Staff Attorney's clients in the LSNYC office that is most accessible to them. Identifying trends and recurrent issues for potential impact litigation. Some work on broader tenant rights litigation and legal support for tenant-led campaigns and organizing. Must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in the state of New York. Excellent advocacy, litigation, analytic, writing, and leadership skills required. Should have proven ability to handle a fast-paced position and a caseload generated by a "right to counsel" intake where all clients have a legal entitlement to representation. Must have experience in litigation and policy advocacy development. Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

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Job#140_2019. Send a cover letter and resume.

Company info

Legal Services NYC.
40 Worth Street 6th Floor
New York
New York
United States 10013-9998
Website : http://www.legalservicesnyc.org/