Staff Attorney

RiseBoro Community Partnership; New York; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Experience
2 yrs required

Location
, NY, United States

Employment Type
Full-Time

Posted on
Jul 29, 2023

Valid Through
Nov 11, 2023

Profile

"All persons newly hired for employment by RiseBoro must provide proof of being fully vaccinated by the first day of employment, except for those who obtain an exception due to medical or religious reasons through the reasonable accommodation process."

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RiseBoro Legal Empowerment and Assistance Program (LEAP) seeks a Staff Attorney to further LEAP's mission of providing underserved Brooklyn residents with high quality, free legal services and assistance designed to preserve safe and affordable housing, and prevent needless homelessness by representing tenants facing illegal or unnecessary evictions, displacement, and tenant harassment. RiseBoro/LEAP is a uniquely holistic community-based housing organization that provides clients with legal advice and representation in housing in all facets of the eviction defense and/or prevention process. The Staff Attorney will value diverse populations, experiences, and backgrounds while emulating the following day-to-day responsibilities:

• Provide full-scope legal representation to community residents marginalized by poverty, including propounding and responding to discovery, conducting depositions, pre/post-trial motions, and trials;
• Represent tenants in administrative proceedings;
• Provide client advocacy with social service organizations, governmental agencies, and other third parties to obtain needed services and benefits, as necessary;
• Input and maintain accurate up-to-date case file and tracking information;
• Provide workshops to tenants and community residents on their housing rights;
• Attend community meetings and events;
• Attend staff and case strategy meetings;
• Identify systemic problems that affect our clients' housing rights and address these challenges through affirmative litigation.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong personal work ethic with the ability to organize and manage time efficiently, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated passion for social justice and commitment to working with underserved communities;
• Ability to anticipate what needs to be done next;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic and diverse team;
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills;
• 2-4 years of legal experience, with a minimum of 1 year in housing court;
• Ability to handle and maintain a large caseload;
• Knowledge of Public Benefits/Entitlements highly desirable;
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and opposing counsel;
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others as needed.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor degree and Admission to New York State Bar.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.