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The Legal Aid Society · 10 hours ago

Supervising Attorney, Housing Related Government Benefits (Brooklyn)

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $164K/yr

3+ years exp

The Legal Aid Society is a dedicated public interest organization seeking an experienced lawyer to join their Housing Justice Unit as a Supervising Attorney. The role involves overseeing the operations of the Housing Justice Program, supervising a team of attorneys and paralegals, and providing legal assistance related to housing and government benefits for low-income tenants.

ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and train staff attorneys and paralegals

Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service

Collaborate and work closely with the Director of Housing, Housing Coordinators, and the housing, benefits and grants management teams on all aspects of the housing practice

Participate in structural and strategical planning for the benefits work within the housing practice of their respective neighborhood office

Identify needs and resources for the Brooklyn Neighborhood Office and participate in management team responsibilities to meet those needs

Coordinate intake

Represent clients in local, state and federal administrative and court proceedings

Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts

Reinforce and maintain staff accountability

Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies under the supervision and at the direction of the direction of the Director of Housing and in consultation with the Director of Government Benefits develop impact and/or affirmative litigation

Conduct community education, training, and outreach and promote the work of the office, the Housing Practice, and the Civil Practice

Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts

Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in the community

Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours as needed

Schedule employee hours, assign work, approve time off and remote work schedule requests following the guidance of LAS policy and procedures

Attend management meetings, participate in management trainings, and utilize current employment policies, practices and guidance as provided by management and Human Resources

Conduct management and supervision practices that affirmatively support equity and inclusion in the workplace

Supervise direct reports in setting performance standards, provide routine feedback as well as coaching/counseling, and issue disciplinary action as needed

Identify and provide training and development opportunities and ensure mandatory trainings are completed

Participate in continuous professional development

Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

NYS Bar AdmissionLegal Practice ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceGovernment Benefits ExperienceLitigation ExperienceTraining ExperienceResearch SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Admission to the NYS Bar and a willingness to apply for admission to the federal courts (S.D.N.Y., E.D.N.Y., Second Circuit) as it may become necessary

Minimum of three years of legal practice required

Minimum of one year of supervisory and management experience preferred or relevant experience such as leadership positions in a membership organization

Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required

Excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational and communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as manage staff attorneys and paralegal case handlers

Experience in government benefits required

Experience litigating in various judicial and administrative forums

Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law and civil legal services, as it relates to addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation

Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice

Ability to work in a collaborative team model

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Ability to schedule, assign, and manage work and resolve problems as needed

Ability to manage the work including: assessment of work process and outcomes, gathering relevant information about the work, recommending alternatives, or elevate issues as needed

Ability to clearly identify roles, responsibilities, delegate tasks and hold people accountable

Ability to create and implement effective communication plans

Ability to provide meaningful performance feedback for professional development including having difficult conversations and resolving sensitive employee issues

Pursue continuous learning on forms of systemic oppression of marginalized identities and establish team norms and management practices using an equity mindset and informed by inclusive practices

Commitment to Legal Aid Society's mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers

Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships

Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect

Commitment to Legal Aid Society's mission and values

Mostly sedentary, significant time using a computer and monitor; communicating and meeting using video

May or will require travel within NYC, across the five-borough region