Staff Attorney - Housing Unit (Tenant Rights Coalition)

Staff Attorney – Housing Unit

The Staff Attorney will represent clients in individual housing matters, litigate multi-plaintiff affirmative cases, and collaborate with tenant organizers and community partners.

• Representing clients in individual housing matters, including eviction defense proceedings.
• Litigating multi-plaintiff affirmative cases addressing repairs, overcharges, harassment, and other housing-related issues.
• Appearing in civil, supreme, and federal court, as well as in administrative proceedings.
• Collaborating closely with tenant organizers, tenant associations, and community partners to identify and address housing needs.
• Conducting outreach and off-site intake, workshops, and clinics with community partners.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary.
• Providing training to advocates, tenant associations, community members, and community groups.
• Working effectively in a team environment with both legal and non-legal members to better serve clients and the community.
• Maintain online case files within the office case management system to ensure compliance with various grants.

Experience and Qualifications

• Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited law school; Admitted or be in the process of being admitted to practice law in the State of New York.
• Strong demonstrated background and experience in public interest, litigation, housing, landlord/tenant, and/or related advocacy.
• Experience working with diverse low-income communities and familiarity with structural and systemic racism and their intersection with poverty.
• Strong ties to or understanding of the Staten Island low-income communities is a plus.
• Commitment to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity.
• Strong interest in working directly with clients, specifically clients in crisis.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Superb analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish or another language spoken by the communities we serve is helpful but not required.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. Hybrid remote work policy, and excellent benefits package. All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.