Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs · 15 hours ago
Supervising Attorney
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expNeighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs is seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead a team of staff attorneys and paralegals. The role involves training and mentoring legal staff while providing culturally sensitive services to low-income families facing eviction in the Bronx.
AssociationNon ProfitSocial
Hiring Manager
Abegale Lindo
Responsibilities
Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to supervise a team of about eight attorneys and five paralegals
Train, supervise and mentor staff
Prepare staff attorneys and paralegals for appearance for full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx Housing Court and the NYCHA part and appear with them as necessary
Oversee a weekly high volume, court based intake process for Universal Access
Conduct outreach, including facilitating educational workshops and trainings
Manage referrals made to our agency
Review and revise legal agreements, documents, motions, orders to show cause, etc
Judge the merits and spot the issues of court cases that we are assigned by the court, the Department of Social Services, or self-referred
Respond tactfully to client, community and staff concerns
Create and maintain a professional work environment that fosters excellent legal outcomes, effective teamwork and clear communication
Reinforce and maintain staff accountability
Develop and maintain relationships with community based organizations, government agencies, elected officials and the courts
Participate with HRA working groups and other meetings regarding Universal Access
Experience providing client representation and handling a case from intake to closing
Strong team building skills and ability to work individually
Professional ethics and integrity
Excellent communication, research, organizational and writing skills
Ability to anticipate legal issues
Experience working with low income individuals
Qualification
Required
An attorney in good standing in New York State with 2-5 years' experience including trial experience
Admitted to New York Bar and Litigation experience
Familiarity with New York City housing law and public benefits
Ability to handle stress and work in a fast-paced, high volume environment
Strong time management skills
Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English for administrative purposes
Must pass drug screening to be appointed
This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment
Preferred
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Company
Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs
The Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs, Inc., (NAICA) is a non-for-profit corporation established under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) which has been providing housing intervention and assistance services to residents of the Bronx since 1974.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shameeka M. Gonzalez-Gamboa
Chief Financial Officer
India Fripp, MBA
Executive Assistant To Chief Financial Officer
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