MANHATTAN LEGAL SERVICES seeks a staff attorney to work in our Housing Unit. This office is part of Legal Services NYC, the largest provider of free civil legal services for low-income people in the country. The Manhattan office is dedicated to providing high quality legal services in the areas of housing, family law, public benefits, employment, education, consumer, immigration and disability rights, with special units serving particular vulnerable populations including domestic violence victims and people living with HIV. We are committed to working in partnership with community-based organizations in the low-income communities we serve in order to address the causes of poverty.
The Housing Unit represents low-income clients in many different forums, including defending tenants in eviction proceedings in Housing Court and Supreme Court, representing tenants at administrative hearings, bringing affirmative litigation and handling appeals at all levels.
Responsibilities include providing legal advice and counseling; case investigation; drafting legal documents; direct representation of clients in Housing and Supreme Court and administrative proceedings; filing affirmative litigation and appeals; and working with community groups to coordinate outreach, and provide education to and empowerment of those organizations.
Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and excellent advocacy, litigation, writing and leadership skills. All levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to apply. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods and demonstrate a commitment to public interest law. Spanish or Chinese language proficiency preferred but not required. Salary is determined by a collective bargaining agreement based on year of graduation.
Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and excellent advocacy, litigation, writing and leadership skills. All levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to apply. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods and demonstrate a commitment to public interest law. Spanish or Chinese language proficiency preferred but not required. Salary is determined by a collective bargaining agreement based on year of graduation.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references by email to [email protected] Please put “Housing Attorney” in the subject line.