Join the Bankruptcy & Restructuring group at Perkins Coie LLP as an associate attorney. Handle cases for debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings with a focus on commercial bankruptcy.
About the role
- Supervising Attorney for BronxWorks' Tenant Defense Program overseeing legal representation and mentoring attorneys, focusing on housing justice in the Bronx. Collaborate with community organizations and manage legal team efforts.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of staff attorneys, a paralegal, and volunteers/interns, ensuring high standards of representation and client service while meeting program and grant objectives.
- Lead regular case review meetings.
- Oversee analysis of legal issues, case strategy, and case administration.
- Set and enforce litigation schedules and deadlines.
- Review and edit pleadings and other written work products.
- Supervise appearances in court and administrative proceedings.
- Maintain a reduced caseload, representing tenants in eviction proceedings in housing court and administrative settings, including hearings, trials, and appeals.
- Build relationships with BronxWorks programs, community organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, provider networks, and the courts.
- Collaborate with the program director and other supervising attorneys to provide strategic leadership and direction and to develop and strengthen program policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Admitted to the NYS Bar in good standing or eligible for admission through reciprocity.
- At least 3 years of experience representing tenants in eviction proceedings, ideally in NYC Housing Court.
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and housing rights.
- Comprehensive knowledge of NYC housing law and related benefits.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, written and oral advocacy, communication, and litigation skills.
- Proficiency in computer skills for database tracking, report preparation, communication, and administrative tasks.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior supervisory experience in a legal setting preferred, and proficiency in Spanish or another relevant language.
Benefits
- BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law.
- This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff, and termination.
- We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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