Housing Justice Supervisor — Lead TRU Team (Hybrid)

NYLAG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

401k

Long-term disability

Commuter benefits

FSAs

Job summary

NYLAG seeks an experienced housing attorney to join the Tenants’ Rights Unit in Manhattan as a Supervising Attorney. You will join a leadership team to guide litigation and advocacy, coach staff, and identify systemic housing issues to advocate for change in and out of court.

The role emphasizes a race equity lens in tenant advocacy, with responsibilities spanning supervision, outreach, and policy work in New York City. This is a full‑time managerial position located in NYC.

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant legal experience, with at least three years representing tenants in housing matters (NYC Housing Court preferred).
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, housing rights, and racial justice.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff, interns, or pro bono volunteers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of attorneys, paralegals, and interns; conduct regular supervision meetings; review case lists and intakes; develop legal strategies and deadlines; oversee court appearances and intake.
• Provide strategic leadership as part of TRU Management.
• Collaborate with TRU-wide supervisory team to address programmatic issues and policies; oversee intake protocols.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

NYLAG seeks an experienced housing attorney to join the Tenants’ Rights Unit in Manhattan as a Supervising Attorney. You will join a leadership team to guide litigation and advocacy, coach staff, and identify systemic housing issues to advocate for change in and out of court.

The role emphasizes a race equity lens in tenant advocacy, with responsibilities spanning supervision, outreach, and policy work in New York City. This is a full‑time managerial position located in NYC.