Lead Housing Attorney - Public Interest & Team Leadership

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York seeks a Supervising Attorney for the Preserving Housing team. The role leads a team of attorneys, case managers, and paralegals, coordinating housing-related cases and community outreach in a mission-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD, NYS Bar admission, at least five years of legal and supervisory experience, and a strong commitment to public interest work. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to the NYS Bar.
• Minimum 5 years or more of legal and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono work.
• Excellent oral and written communication and strong organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the EPGP program and set overall goals and objectives.
• Stay abreast of NYS housing-related laws and housing court practice.
• Supervise paralegals, program manager, and support staff to ensure quality representation.
• Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns.
• Monitor holistic representation and client service to maintain high standards.
• Develop and implement legal strategies and supervise their execution.
• Represent clients with a caseload and co-counsel with staff attorneys.
• Build relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and courts.
• Foster a productive, collaborative work environment and provide staff training.
• Conduct community education and outreach to promote the office’s work.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Public interest

Oral & written communication

Litigation

Team management

Deadline-driven

Legal research

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (NY Bar)

Jobbeschreibung

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York seeks a Supervising Attorney for the Preserving Housing team. The role leads a team of attorneys, case managers, and paralegals, coordinating housing-related cases and community outreach in a mission-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD, NYS Bar admission, at least five years of legal and supervisory experience, and a strong commitment to public interest work. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.