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The Legal Aid Society · 2 months ago

Staff Attorney, Housing Justice Tenant Defense (Staten Island)

Staten Island, NY, 11363, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$84K/yr - $152K/yr

The Legal Aid Society is a prominent legal organization dedicated to providing essential legal services to underserved communities. They are seeking a Staff Attorney for the Housing Justice Tenant Defense unit, responsible for client representation, advocacy, and community outreach in tenant defense matters.

ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Client representation and advocacy with city, state, and federal agencies and in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation

Conduct regular courthouse-based and off-site intake, including during evening hours

Provide training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local community-based organizations, and housing advocates

Engage in policy advocacy including advocacy before legislative, administrative, and judicial bodies to advance the interests of clients

Represent and promote the work of the office, the Civil Practice, and The Legal Aid Society in the community

Work collaboratively with other organizations, pro bono lawyers, and partners

Maintain a full caseload of clients

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

New York State BarPublic interest lawTenant lawOral advocacyAnalytical skillsWritten communicationOrganizational skillsCommunity outreachIndependenceLanguage proficiencyCollaboration