Meet with clients facing housing instability to determine their needs.
Provide full-scope in-person representation of tenants facing eviction, homelessness and other civil legal problems related to eviction, including in town, village and city courts.
Assist clients in seeking and securing financial assistance which is related to stabilizing housing, including public benefits, subsidized housing and unemployment benefits.
Build relationships with community agencies providing services to our clients, including shelter, including in person meetings and establishing a presence at facilities providing services.
Provide litigation support, including pleadings, to other housing advocates.
Supervise temporary paralegals who are involved in outreach efforts with the courts and agencies.
Requirements
Juris Doctorate or Equivalent
Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State.
Experience in Housing and/or Benefits
Demonstrated commitment of service to people with low-income.
Benefits
94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible
100% Employer paid Dental Insurance
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Enhanced Short-term Disability
100% Employer paid Long-term Disability
Vision Insurance
20 Paid Vacation days per year
12 Sick days per year
5 Personal days per year
13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year
35-Hour Work Week
Hybrid Work Schedule (new staff are able to work from home up to 3 days per week. After 6 months, this increases to 5 days per week with Manager approval, as workload permits)
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