Senior Housing Attorney & Team Lead

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York invites applications for a Supervising Attorney in the Food & Housing Division. The role leads a team of attorneys, case managers, paralegals and housing advocates to provide high-quality, holistic representation in housing matters.

Ideal candidates hold a JD and NYS Bar admission with 5+ years of supervisory legal experience and a strong commitment to public interest work.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to NYS Bar.
• At least 5 years of legal and supervisory experience.
• Member in good standing of the New York Bar.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent litigation skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, holistic team model.
• Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the EPGP program, develop and maintain overall goals and objectives of the program.
• Stay abreast of the NYS laws related to housing court.
• Supervise paralegals, program manager and support team to ensure the clients receive the best legal representation.
• Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns.
• Monitor and maintain a high standard of holistic representation and client service.
• Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies.
• Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staff attorneys.
• Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations and resources, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts.
• Develop and maintain productive work environment.
• Conduct community education, training, and outreach to promote the work of the office.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excellent oral & writtenCommunication

Litigation skills

Leadership & motivation

Confidential information handling

Team-based/holistic approach

Bilingual language skills (desirable)

Fast-paced work style

Collaboration

Public interest / pro bono commitment

Client advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor; NYS Bar admission

Job description

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York invites applications for a Supervising Attorney in the Food & Housing Division. The role leads a team of attorneys, case managers, paralegals and housing advocates to provide high-quality, holistic representation in housing matters.

Ideal candidates hold a JD and NYS Bar admission with 5+ years of supervisory legal experience and a strong commitment to public interest work.