Senior Staff Attorney - Housing & Tenant Rights

Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 101 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

27 days vacation

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) contribution

Paid parental leave

Résumé du poste

Build Up Justice NYC seeks a Supervising Staff Attorney to lead a small team representing low-income tenants in housing court and related proceedings in Brooklyn, NY. The role includes providing strategic guidance, training, and expanding tenant rights through workshops and outreach.

The position emphasizes advocacy in city, state, and federal contexts, with some evenings and weekends required. Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote is available.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• Minimum 3 years post-law school experience in NY civil/public interest litigation; housing/tenant law preferred.
• Experience supervising attorneys and paralegals is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with nonprofits, low-income communities, or coalitions.

Responsabilités

• Coach and supervise PAHB staff attorneys and assist with strategy.
• Provide training and mentorship to staff and share legal expertise.
• Maintain accurate case notes, filings, and court attendance tracking.
• Conduct client intake, investigate, develop litigation strategies, and advise tenants.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual Spanish

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Bar admission NY

Outils

Microsoft Office

Legal research databases

Description du poste

Build Up Justice NYC seeks a Supervising Staff Attorney to lead a small team representing low-income tenants in housing court and related proceedings in Brooklyn, NY. The role includes providing strategic guidance, training, and expanding tenant rights through workshops and outreach.

The position emphasizes advocacy in city, state, and federal contexts, with some evenings and weekends required. Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote is available.