Tenant's Rights Attorney

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Job location
351 South Warren Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Hiscock Legal Aid Society
Street address: 
351 South Warren Street
City: 
Syracuse
State: 
New York
ZIP: 
13202
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

About the Position: HLA seeks an attorney to join our expanding housing and tenants’ rights practice and to defend tenants facing eviction proceedings in Syracuse City Court. This attorney will also be expected to provide advice and counsel and other legal services to tenants with housing issues, and to participate in outreach and community education initiatives concerning tenants’ rights. This position presents a unique opportunity to join a collaborative office working to provide high-quality housing legal services to tenants in the City of Syracuse, and with the recent passage and implementation of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection of 2019 this is a dynamic and evolving area of practice.
Require Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to public-interest law and to serving low-income persons. Admission or pending admission to New York bar.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to multi-task. Strong written and oral advocacy skills. Diverse economic, social, and/or cultural experiences.
Salary: Depends on experience.
Benefits: Excellent fringe benefits including generous leave, health, dental, and optical insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and a great work environment.
Start Date: As soon as possible.

Requirements: 

Require Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to public-interest law and to serving low-income persons. Admission or pending admission to New York bar.

To apply: 

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Gregory W. Dewan, Esq., Deputy Executive Director, at [email protected].

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
DOE
Submission deadline: 
Friday, July 5, 2019