Staff Attorney - OrderID: 4527

TemPositions Group of Companies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TemPositions Group of Companies is seeking Attorneys for direct-hire roles with a nonprofit client in the Bronx, focusing on housing and eviction matters. Responsibilities include full representation in Bronx Housing Court and NYCHA matters, outreach, and client education.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school with 1 year of experience; 2+ years trial experience is a plus. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. Hybrid schedule with court appearances as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D from an ABA Accredited Law School.
• Minimum 1 year of experience required.
• 2+ years of experience with trial is a plus.
• Litigation experience.
• Familiarity with New York City housing law and public benefits.
• Ability to handle stress and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing client representation and handling a case from intake to closing.
• Strong team-building skills and ability to work individually.
• Professional ethics and integrity.
• Excellent communication, research, organizational and writing skills.
• Ability to anticipate legal issues.
• Experience working with low income individuals.
• Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with counseling and assisting to ensure maintenance of housing.
• Handle a full caseload of full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx Housing Court and the NYCHA part.
• Handle litigation before administrative agencies as necessary, including NYCHA termination hearings.
• Conduct outreach, including facilitating educational workshops and trainings.
• Represent tenants at trial.
• Prepare legal agreements, documents, motions, orders to show cause, etc.
• Judge the merits and spot the issues of court cases assigned by court or departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and trainings.
• Maintain current and accurate documentation, progress notes, and data tools.
• Maintain Confidentiality and professional appearance.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Interacting with other staff; develop inter-agency referrals.
• Provide coverage for other areas as directed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Client representation

Spanish language

Communication skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Maturity and judgment

Ethics and integrity

Public benefits knowledge

Education

J.D. from ABA Accredited Law School

Job description

Attorney-Direct Hire

Position Summary:

Our client is a non-profit organization that assists residents of Bronx County with issues related to housing and evictions.

The ideal candidates will provide culturally sensitive services to low income clients facing eviction by representing them in the Bronx County court. Looking to fill several Attorney roles. Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid schedule but must be able to make court appearance when scheduled. May need to report to offices located in the Grand Concourse area (10451, 10452, 10456).

Duties:

• Provide clients with counseling and assisting to ensure maintenance of housing;
• Handle a full caseload of full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx Housing Court and the NYCHA part;
• Handle litigation before administrative agencies as necessary, including NYCHA termination hearings, etc;
• Conduct outreach, including facilitating educational workshops and trainings;
• Represent tenants at trial;
• Prepare legal agreements, documents, motions, orders to show cause, etc;
• Judge the merits and spot the issues of court cases that we are assigned by the court, the Department of Social Services, or self-referred;
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and in-service trainings;
• Maintain current and accurate documentation, progress notes, and data tools both physically and electronically;
• Maintain Confidentiality;
• Maintain a professional appearance;
• Time management and prioritization;
• Interacting with other departmental staff;
• Perform general clerical duties;
• Develop and maintain good communication with other programs and units within the organization to facilitate inter-agency referrals;
• Provide coverage for other areas as directed/needed;

Required skills and Qualifications:

• J.D from an ABA Accredited Law School;
• Minimum of 1 year of experience required;
• 2 +years of experience with trial experience is a plus;
• Litigation experience;
• Familiarity with New York City housing law and public benefits;
• Ability to handle stress and work in a fast-paced, high volume environment;
• Experience providing client representation and handling a case from intake to closing;
• Strong team building skills and ability to work individually;
• Professional ethics and integrity;
• Excellent communication, research, organizational and writing skills;
• Ability to anticipate legal issues;
• Experience working with low income individuals;
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required;
• Strong time management skills;
• Maturity, integrity and sound judgment;
• Strong time management skills;
• Maturity, integrity and sound judgment.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

This job is presented to you by TemPositions Legal, a division of the TemPositions Group of Companies. Enjoy exceptional compensation, benefits, and a wealth of opportunities in all legal related positions. To learn more about employment opportunities, visit our website at www.tempositions.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.