Housing Litigation Attorney - Hybrid (Bronx)

TemPositions Group of Companies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TemPositions Group of Companies is seeking Attorneys for direct-hire roles with a nonprofit client in the Bronx, focusing on housing and eviction matters. Responsibilities include full representation in Bronx Housing Court and NYCHA matters, outreach, and client education.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school with 1 year of experience; 2+ years trial experience is a plus. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. Hybrid schedule with court appearances as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D from an ABA Accredited Law School.
• Minimum 1 year of experience required.
• 2+ years of experience with trial is a plus.
• Litigation experience.
• Familiarity with New York City housing law and public benefits.
• Ability to handle stress and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing client representation and handling a case from intake to closing.
• Strong team-building skills and ability to work individually.
• Professional ethics and integrity.
• Excellent communication, research, organizational and writing skills.
• Ability to anticipate legal issues.
• Experience working with low income individuals.
• Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with counseling and assisting to ensure maintenance of housing.
• Handle a full caseload of full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx Housing Court and the NYCHA part.
• Handle litigation before administrative agencies as necessary, including NYCHA termination hearings.
• Conduct outreach, including facilitating educational workshops and trainings.
• Represent tenants at trial.
• Prepare legal agreements, documents, motions, orders to show cause, etc.
• Judge the merits and spot the issues of court cases assigned by court or departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and trainings.
• Maintain current and accurate documentation, progress notes, and data tools.
• Maintain Confidentiality and professional appearance.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Interacting with other staff; develop inter-agency referrals.
• Provide coverage for other areas as directed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Client representation

Spanish language

Communication skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Maturity and judgment

Ethics and integrity

Public benefits knowledge

Education

J.D. from ABA Accredited Law School

Job description

TemPositions Group of Companies is seeking Attorneys for direct-hire roles with a nonprofit client in the Bronx, focusing on housing and eviction matters. Responsibilities include full representation in Bronx Housing Court and NYCHA matters, outreach, and client education.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school with 1 year of experience; 2+ years trial experience is a plus. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. Hybrid schedule with court appearances as needed.