Housing Justice Staff Attorney - Remote & Bronx Courts

On Call Counsel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

On Call Counsel is seeking a Staff Attorney for a Bronx-based housing justice role. The position features a primarily remote schedule with frequent in-person Bronx court appearances and one on-site day per week.

Admitted to practice in New York (or awaiting admission) with at least one year of litigation experience, candidates should be familiar with NYC housing law and committed to public interest advocacy. Spanish language skills are a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York, or awaiting admission (recent graduates welcome).
• At least one year of litigation experience (any practice area).
• Familiar with NYC housing law or eager to learn quickly.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload of non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx Housing Court.
• Represent tenants at trial and in contested hearings.
• Handle litigation before administrative agencies, including termination hearings and related proceedings.
• Prepare legal documents and develop strategies to secure housing stability.
• Engage in negotiation to achieve favorable client outcomes.
• Provide client counseling and outreach to ensure maintenance of housing.

Skills

Litigation experience

Spanish language skills

Education

Bar admission NY or awaiting admission

Job description

On Call Counsel is seeking a Staff Attorney for a Bronx-based housing justice role. The position features a primarily remote schedule with frequent in-person Bronx court appearances and one on-site day per week.

Admitted to practice in New York (or awaiting admission) with at least one year of litigation experience, candidates should be familiar with NYC housing law and committed to public interest advocacy. Spanish language skills are a strong plus.