Temporary Staff Attorney (Law Project)

Goddard Riverside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside Law Project seeks a temporary attorney to support tenant rights work in Manhattan. This role provides legal services and organizing support to low-income tenants, focusing on housing advocacy, education, and community empowerment. The position lasts three to six months with a Mon-Fri 10:00am–6:00pm schedule.

Salary varies by qualification: $77,500 for a Law Graduate and $80,000–$117,032.48 for Bar Admitted Attorneys, with offers based on experience and local union scales.

Job description

Intro/Program Description

The Goddard Riverside Law Project provides free legal services and organizing support to low-income individuals, families, and groups of tenants in the west side of Manhattan. Our mission is to empower tenants and preserve affordable housing through advocacy, legal representation, relationship building, and grassroots education. We aim to protect tenants’ rights and hold bad actors accountable while working towards establishing pro-tenant laws and sound housing policy through city and statewide coalition work. To these ends, we integrate tenant voices and collaborate with the community, particularly SRO tenants and marginalized populations. This is a temporary position expected to last three to six months.

Schedule

Monday – Friday 10:00am-6:00pm

Salary Range

$77,500 (Law Graduate) $80,000 - $117,032.48 (Bar Admitted Attorneys).

Compensation

Compensation Based On Experience And Local 2325 Union Scale.

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.