About the role

  • 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)

Job title

Temporary Staff Attorney

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$70,000 - $106,100 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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