Senior Supervising Attorney - Tenant Housing & Eviction

BronxWorks; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BronxWorks seeks an experienced Supervising Attorney to lead the Early Intervention Team within their Legal Services. The role supervises staff attorneys, maintains a reduced caseload, and mentors junior lawyers to ensure high-quality eviction defense and housing benefits work.

The ideal candidate has NYC housing law expertise, a commitment to social justice, and a strong supervisory mindset. This position reports to the Program Director and supports program-wide policy development.

Formación

• Admitted to the NYS Bar in good standing or eligible for admission through reciprocity.
• At least 3 years of experience representing tenants in eviction proceedings, ideally in NYC Housing Court.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and housing rights.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, written and oral advocacy, communication, and litigation skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills for database tracking, report preparation, communication, and administrative tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise a team of staff attorneys, a paralegal, and volunteers/interns, ensuring high standards of representation and client service while meeting program and grant objectives.
• Lead regular case review meetings. Oversee analysis of legal issues, case strategy, and case administration. Set and enforce litigation schedules and deadlines. Review and edit pleadings and other written work products.
• Supervise appearances in court and administrative proceedings. Second seat entry level attorneys.
• Supervise team paralegal, ensuring high-quality support to staff attorneys and clients, including effective benefits application assistance, administrative and advocacy support.

Conocimientos

Legal advocacy

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Communication

Litigation skills

Case management software

Educación

Admission to NYS Bar

Herramientas

Case management software

Legal research databases

Descripción del empleo

BronxWorks seeks an experienced Supervising Attorney to lead the Early Intervention Team within their Legal Services. The role supervises staff attorneys, maintains a reduced caseload, and mentors junior lawyers to ensure high-quality eviction defense and housing benefits work.

The ideal candidate has NYC housing law expertise, a commitment to social justice, and a strong supervisory mindset. This position reports to the Program Director and supports program-wide policy development.