Housing Rights Staff Attorney (Hybrid) – Bronx

On Call Counsel; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 85.000 - 113.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Work-Life Balance (Hybrid)

Professional Growth

Community Impact

Descripción de la vacante

On Call Counsel is seeking a Staff Attorney to advocate for housing rights for low-income families in the Bronx. The role involves counseling clients, representing tenants in Bronx County court, and handling eviction-related proceedings.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with mandatory in-person court appearances and opportunities for professional development within a mission-driven nonprofit setting.

Formación

• Educational background: J.D. from an ABA Accredited Law School.
• Experience: Prior litigation and landlord-tenant experience is a plus.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with NYC housing law and public benefits is advantageous.
• Skills: Excellent communication, research, organizational, and writing skills.
• Team Player: Strong team-building skills and ability to work independently.
• Passion: Commitment to public interest law and social justice.
• Language: Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Counsel clients and assist them in maintaining their housing and securing needed support.
• Handle non-payment and holdover proceedings in court and represent tenants at trial.
• Conduct outreach and educational workshops to educate and empower tenants.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, motions, and agreements; assess merits of cases.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Legal writing

Client counseling

Court advocacy

Housing law knowledge

Spanish language

Educación

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Descripción del empleo

On Call Counsel is seeking a Staff Attorney to advocate for housing rights for low-income families in the Bronx. The role involves counseling clients, representing tenants in Bronx County court, and handling eviction-related proceedings.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with mandatory in-person court appearances and opportunities for professional development within a mission-driven nonprofit setting.