Tenant Rights Attorney — Early Intervention & Negotiation

Legal Aid Society Of Mid New York Inc; City of Syracuse (NY); Vor Ort; USD 78.000 - 89.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid leave

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) seeks a Staff Attorney to support the Tenant Defense Project across Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the Southern Tier.

This role focuses on early intervention, negotiations with landlords, and administrative advocacy to prevent eviction and stabilize housing. The attorney will handle subsidies, public benefits issues, and limited- to no-court appearances, with travel across assigned counties and collaboration with housing authorities

Qualifikationen

• J.D. or LL.M. from an accredited law school.
• Eligible for admission to New York State bar; admission on motion encouraged.
• Valid New York driver license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent written, analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with high caseload.

Aufgaben

• Engage tenants at earliest point of housing instability, pre-petition.
• Negotiate with landlords to resolve rent arrears and housing issues without court.
• Coordinate rental/utility assistance with clients and agencies.
• Represent tenants in administrative hearings/appeals.
• Advocate with housing authorities and code enforcement on repairs and accommodations.
• Prepare clients to testify at administrative hearings.
• Draft demand letters, negotiation letters, hearing requests, and settlements.
• Maintain timely case and time records in the case management system.
• Collaborate with pro bono attorneys and external partners.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Organization

Ausbildung

J.D./LL.M. from an accredited law school

Jobbeschreibung

The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) seeks a Staff Attorney to support the Tenant Defense Project across Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the Southern Tier.

This role focuses on early intervention, negotiations with landlords, and administrative advocacy to prevent eviction and stabilize housing. The attorney will handle subsidies, public benefits issues, and limited- to no-court appearances, with travel across assigned counties and collaboration with housing authorities