Supervising Attorney (Tenant Rights Coalition Unit)

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises the work of TRC staff attorneys representing clients in both individual housing matters and multi-plaintiff affirmative cases.
• Supervises the work of paralegals providing litigation and administrative support.
• Maintain a personal case load, work closely with tenant organizers, tenant associations, and community partners to identify and address housing needs.
• Oversee and conduct weekday, evening, and weekend outreach and off-site intake with our partners.
• Work closely with the management team of TRC to shape the direction of the Tenant Rights Coalition work in the Bronx.
• Work closely with the Unit Director, Deputy Director, and other Supervisors to shape the direction of the Unit, develop and strengthen relationships with partner community organizations, and identify systemic housing-related trends that could be affected by strategic litigation.

Requirements

• A demonstrated passion for social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities and communities of color.
• Demonstrated expertise in local, state, and federal housing law and policy, housing court practice, housing programs, and subsidies, and public benefits.
• Experience litigating affirmative cases of individuals or on behalf of groups of tenants, including motion practice and conducting discovery.
• Excellent legal writing, litigation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teaching/training, and organizational skills.
• Strong ties to the communities of the Bronx (preferred).
• Experience working with community-based organizations and/or enthusiasm for partnering with community-based advocates and organizations.
• An ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with community-based organizations and proficiency in Spanish or another language commonly spoken in the communities we serve is preferred.

Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include excellent health and dental insurance, an employer contribution to a pre-tax 403(b) pension plan, and generous leave time.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, send a cover letter, resume, names of three references, and two recent writing samples below.