Administrative Clerk — Housing Litigation

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development is seeking a Clerical Support/Community Associate in the Manhattan Housing Litigation Division (HLD). You will assist staff attorneys, prepare pleadings, type memos and affidavits, and manage daily data entry in the Litigation Management System.

You will maintain the unit’s files and court calendars, coordinate filings and couriers, and handle inquiries from the public with accuracy and discretion.

Qualifications

• Proficient data entry with ability to learn the agency's Litigation Management System.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to inquiries from the public and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage files and calendars.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a busy office.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff attorneys with conferences and settlements of cases.
• Prepare legal pleadings and other documents for litigation.
• Type legal briefs, memorandums, and affidavits of service.
• Perform daily data entry in the Litigation Management System and maintain records.
• Coordinate and file cases with court, and manage calendar and correspondences.

Skills

Data entry proficiency

Work well under pressure

Attention to detail

Task prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 3 years experience

Job description

The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development is seeking a Clerical Support/Community Associate in the Manhattan Housing Litigation Division (HLD). You will assist staff attorneys, prepare pleadings, type memos and affidavits, and manage daily data entry in the Litigation Management System.

You will maintain the unit’s files and court calendars, coordinate filings and couriers, and handle inquiries from the public with accuracy and discretion.