Supervising Attorney, Workplace Justice

Key Responsibilities but not limited to

• Oversee the provision of workplace justice-related legal services to MRNY’s membership base of low-income New Yorkers in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County.
• The team handles a docket that involves a range of legal representation and advocacy, from direct negotiation and resolution of cases, filing administrative claims, to multi-plaintiff federal court litigation.
• Provide exceptional supervision and support to the attorneys on this team.
• Work closely with MRNY members and organizers to envision and implement strategic affirmative litigation projects and other strategies that strengthen MRNY’s workplace justice organizing.
• Provide technical legal support for MRNY’s robust workplace justice-related policy and organizing campaigns, including drafting legislation; training other staff and members on the legal aspects of campaigns; writing reports; lobbying visits in support of policy campaigns; drafting materials for various audiences on our key policy campaigns and victories; responding to media inquiries; and representing MRNY at meetings with elected officials and coalition partners.
• Coordinate community outreach, including know-your-rights workshops, and legal clinics.
• Handle a small direct legal services caseload in the area of employment law.
• Manage workplace justice-related grant reporting and supervise case data and fulfillment of reporting requirements.
• Participate in the leadership of the Legal Department to advance departmental and organizational goals, and to develop and maintain strong funding relationships to sustain our work.

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the US
• Admission to practice law in New York State
• Fluency in Spanish Language
• At least 4 years of workers' rights advocacy and employment litigation experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy environment

Job Competencies

• Interpersonal and organizational skills of the highest caliber.
• Commitment to helping cultivate a high-performing department that utilizes the law creatively in the fight for systemic change.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible work schedule, some evenings or weekends required
• High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole

Salary and Benefits

MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $104,500 to $115,500

Note

Note: the salary would be higher for people with more than 7 years of experience.

How to Apply

Please attach a cover letter/resume and submit all documents to Make the Road New York at .