The Legal Aid Society · 3 hours ago
Temporary Supervising Attorney, Housing Justice Helplines
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $168K/yr
3+ years expThe Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated team as a Temporary Supervising Attorney of the Housing Justice Helpline Program. This role involves supervising Helpline paralegal case handlers, coordinating grant projects, and providing legal leadership while maintaining relationships with various stakeholders in the legal community.
ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise paralegals, students, and volunteers, ensuring high standards of representation and client service
Collaborate closely with the Director of Innovative Housing Initiatives and housing, benefits, and grants management teams on all aspects of the citywide housing justice practice
Assist with program implementation and reporting, including grant-related documentation
Provide oversight of pro bono initiatives for the helpline
Respond to client, community, and staff concerns
Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategies, and supervise their implementation
Assist with planning and conducting citywide and statewide coalition meetings and task forces
Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and courts
Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in the community
Conduct community education, training, and outreach to promote the work of the office and practice areas
Schedule employee hours, assign work, and approve time off and remote work requests in accordance with LAS policies
Attend management meetings, participate in management trainings, and apply current employment policies and practices
Conduct supervision practices that affirmatively support equity and inclusion in the workplace
Set performance standards for direct reports, provide feedback and coaching, and issue disciplinary actions as needed
Identify and provide training and development opportunities and ensure mandatory trainings are completed
Delegate and document work responsibilities, roles, and procedures to meet departmental goals
Implement management and accountability practices to improve performance
Resolve employee conflicts and complaints, addressing union concerns with guidance from HR
Lead organizational and cultural change within the unit
Participate in continuous professional development and equity-focused learning
Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York State Bar
Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating individual and group cases in various forums
Demonstrated commitment to addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation
Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law and civil legal services
Demonstrated commitment to policy advocacy and administrative reform
Experience working with vulnerable populations, including but not limited to seniors
Demonstrated leadership ability
Grant-writing and fundraising experience
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice
Ability to work in a collaborative team model
Preferred
Minimum of three years of legal practice strongly preferred
Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required
Knowledge in housing and rent arrears benefits programs is strongly preferred
Supervisory, mentoring, and management experience preferred
Pro bono, government, public service, and academic experience will be considered, but is not required
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid vacation
Disability
Life insurance
Company
The Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society is a legal firm that focuses on civil services, criminal defense, and juvenile rights representation in family court.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carla Palumbo
President & CEO
Twyla Carter
Attorney-in-Chief & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-06-13
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