Associate Counsel — Public Housing & Compliance

City of Newark Housing Authority; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Newark Housing Authority seeks a qualified attorney to support its General Counsel and legal department. The role involves legal research, drafting memoranda and contracts, and assisting in litigation management and discovery.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, NJ bar, and at least two years of public or private sector legal experience, with strong analytical and communication skills and familiarity with housing and municipal law.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited college; must be an attorney in good standing; NJ bar admission required.
• At least two years of practicing law in a public or private agency or equivalent experience.
• Experience in public housing, landlord-tenant, real estate, redevelopment or municipal law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the legal needs of all Authority operating departments.
• Assist the general counsel in litigation management and administrative matters.
• Oversee discovery processes and coordinate document production; pursue discovery matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide recommendations on authority operations and compliance.
• Draft memoranda, documents, and correspondence concerning legal matters and procedures.
• Attend proceedings before courts and agencies to assist legal staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Bar admission in New Jersey

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Publisher

PowerPoint

Job description

City of Newark Housing Authority seeks a qualified attorney to support its General Counsel and legal department. The role involves legal research, drafting memoranda and contracts, and assisting in litigation management and discovery.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, NJ bar, and at least two years of public or private sector legal experience, with strong analytical and communication skills and familiarity with housing and municipal law.