Supervising Attorney

Catholic Charities Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Community Services in New York seeks an experienced attorney to lead a housing‑focused team. The successful candidate will oversee the EPGP program, supervise attorneys, case managers, paralegals, and housing advocates, and manage a caseload with co-counseling.

Candidates must have JD and NYS Bar, at least 5 years supervisory legal experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of housing court/landlord‑tenant law, with a commitment to public interest service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to the NYS Bar.
• Minimum 5 years of legal and supervisory experience in public-interest work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the EPGP program and set goals and objectives.
• Stay current on NYS housing laws and housing court practice.
• Supervise attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure quality representation.
• Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns.
• Maintain holistic representation and high-quality client service.
• Develop legal strategies and supervise their implementation.
• Represent clients via caseload management and co-counseling with staff attorneys.
• Build relationships with community organizations, agencies, and courts.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Leadership

Public interest

Oral communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Location

34 West 134th Street, New York, NY, 10037

Summary

Attorney with housing court or other relevant experience who is admitted to the New York State Bar. The candidate will possess a demonstrable background in public interest work, and a commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services. The individuals must have strong self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal communication, and organizational skills to lead a team of attorneys, case managers, paralegals, and housing advocates by effectively communicating expectations and goals, while fostering an open environment that facilitates communication. A commitment to producing high-quality work in a timely manner is essential. Familiarity with relevant housing court practice and residential landlord-tenant law is preferred.

Salary

$125,000 - $130,000 annually.

Essential Duties and 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.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience required

1. Juris Doctor degree and admission to the NYS Bar.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required

• Juris Doctor with at least 5 years or more of legal and supervisory experience and practice.
• 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.
• 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.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.