Clerical & Community Associate - Housing Litigation

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is seeking a Clerical Support/Community Associate in the Manhattan Housing Litigation Division. The role involves assisting staff attorneys, preparing pleadings, and managing data entry in the Litigation Management System.

The position supports enforcement of housing standards under NYC and state law, with a focus on maintaining case files and coordinating court filings.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and 3 years of experience in community work or related duties.
• Experience in data entry and clerical tasks preferred.
• U.S. work authorization required; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff attorneys with conferences and settlements.
• Prepare legal pleadings and related documents for litigation.
• Typing legal briefs, affidavits, and correspondence.
• Manage daily data entry in the Litigation Management System.
• Review heat and hot water violations and owner information in records.
• Maintain unit files and court calendars.
• Coordinate case filing, copying, and faxing.
• Arrange transport of files to/from court.
• Answer phone calls and route to appropriate staff.

Skills

Computer data entry

Ability to learn databases

Attention to detail

Organize and prioritize tasks

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is seeking a Clerical Support/Community Associate in the Manhattan Housing Litigation Division. The role involves assisting staff attorneys, preparing pleadings, and managing data entry in the Litigation Management System.

The position supports enforcement of housing standards under NYC and state law, with a focus on maintaining case files and coordinating court filings.