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Brooklyn Defenders · 1 month ago

Housing and Benefits Attorney, CJP

Brooklyn, NY, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$91K/yr - $106K/yr

1+ years exp

Brooklyn Defenders is a public defense office representing low-income New Yorkers in various legal matters. They are seeking a Housing and Benefits Attorney to provide legal representation for individuals facing eviction and public benefits issues, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to uphold clients' rights and access essential services.

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Responsibilities

Engage in direct representation of individuals and groups in housing and benefits matters in multiple civil and administrative forums

Provide advice and counsel to criminal, family, and immigration defense colleagues and clients during ongoing proceedings

Investigate and research potential policy and litigation avenues

Research and write internal memoranda and train staff and outside organizations

Consult with clients and community members and develop Know Your Rights resources

Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

New York bar admissionEviction defense experiencePublic benefits advocacyMulti-disciplinary practiceInterpersonal skillsSecond language proficiencyPrioritizeOrganizational skills

Required

Admission to the New York bar or eligibility to become admitted

1 to 5 years of experience providing direct legal services representation in eviction defense, public benefits advocacy or similar field

Interest in strategizing issues for clients who face multiple interrelated issues

Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work across practices with colleagues concurrently representing clients

Efficient, organized work style and an ability to prioritize quickly and manage multiple deadlines and emergencies

A willingness to learn multiple practice areas and a strong desire to develop a multi-disciplinary practice

Preferred

Proficiency in a second language is a plus

Benefits

Health insurance

403(b)-retirement plan

Generous vacation

Sick

Holiday

Family

Medical leave policies

Company

Brooklyn Defenders

Brooklyn Defender Services is a public defense office whose mission is to provide outstanding representation and advocacy free of cost to people facing loss of freedom, family separation and other serious legal harms by the government.

Founded in 1996

Brooklyn, New York, USA

501-1000 employees