Housing Justice Staff Attorney — Hybrid (Bronx)

On Call Counsel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

On Call Counsel in The Bronx, NY seeks a Staff Attorney to protect New Yorkers from eviction and housing instability. This role focuses on courtroom advocacy, client-centered representation, and community education to promote housing justice.

The position requires admission to practice in New York and 1–2 years of tenant experience, with a commitment to social justice and public service. Hybrid remote with one on-site day weekly.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York.
• Must have 1-2 years of tenant experience; 3-5 years law experience.
• Familiar with NY housing law or eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Be a courtroom advocate: Represent clients facing eviction in Bronx Housing Court through litigation and negotiation.
• Fight for housing stability: Counsel clients and develop legal strategies to help families stay in their homes.
• Handle meaningful cases: Take full ownership of a dynamic caseload, including non-payment and holdover proceedings, administrative hearings, and appeals.
• Empower communities: Lead outreach, legal education workshops, and trainings to inform tenants of their rights and strengthen community resilience.
• Collaborate for impact: Work closely with social workers, advocates, and housing counselors in a holistic, client-centered model.
• Create lasting change: Draft motions, orders, stipulations, and engage in strategic litigation to influence housing outcomes at a systemic level.

Job description

On Call Counsel in The Bronx, NY seeks a Staff Attorney to protect New Yorkers from eviction and housing instability. This role focuses on courtroom advocacy, client-centered representation, and community education to promote housing justice.

The position requires admission to practice in New York and 1–2 years of tenant experience, with a commitment to social justice and public service. Hybrid remote with one on-site day weekly.