Deputy Director, Housing, Queens

Role & Responsibilities

The Supervisor will join a vibrant practice in the heart of Southeast Queens, serving low-income tenants throughout the borough. We are looking for a candidate who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment on housing-related matters, including landlord/tenant actions, eviction defense, and affirmative litigation on behalf of tenants.

• Directly supervises several housing attorneys and staff
• Represents clients in the full range of housing matters handled by the HRP
• Supports its day-to-day functioning
• Oversees a committed team of attorneys and staff representing low-income and elderly Queens residents in housing matters
• Works closely with tenant organizers, tenant associations, and community partners to identify and address housing needs
• Works closely with the Housing Unit Director and other Supervisors to shape the direction of the HRP, develop and strengthen relationships with partner community-based organizations
• Handles administrative and grant responsibilities
• Identifies systemic housing-related trends that could be affected by strategic litigation
• Supervises regular appearances in civil, supreme, and federal court and administrative proceedings
• Reviews draft pleadings, motions, and court submissions
• Supports the filing of affirmative cases on behalf of tenants and tenant groups

Qualifications

• A demonstrated passion for social justice and commitment to working with immigrant communities, communities of color, and low-income communities to advance equity
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills
• Demonstrated experience with housing advocacy
• Demonstrated experience supervising legal work (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm for and experience developing partnerships with community-based advocates and organizations
• A facility working with software technology and proficiency in the entire MS Office suite
• Experience with LegalServer or other case management systems (preferred)
• Fluency or strong proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, or Korean (preferred)

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience with LSC rules and regulations (preferred)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, two recent writing samples, and the names of three references below. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.