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Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs

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 Job Title:
 
 Supervising Attorney
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Bronx, New York
 
 
 
 FLSA Classification:
 
 Full-time (35 hours), Exempt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Summary
 
 
 
 The Supervising Attorney will supervise a team of staff attorneys and paralegals. The Supervising Attorney holds a leadership role, he/she is responsible to train and mentor the legal. The Supervising Attorney needs to have strong management skills, experience in conflict resolution, and provide culturally sensitive services to low-income families of the Bronx. The Staff Attorney represents NAICA clients facing eviction in the Bronx County Court House (Housing Court).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties
 
 
 
 The Supervising Attorney is responsible for, but not limited to:
 
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 Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to supervise a team of about eight attorneys and five paralegals;
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 Train, supervise and mentor staff;
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 Prepare staff attorneys and paralegals for appearance for full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx Housing Court and the NYCHA part and appear with them as necessary;
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 Oversee a weekly high volume, court based intake process for Universal Access;
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 Conduct outreach, including facilitating educational workshops and trainings;
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 Manage referrals made to our agency;
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 Review and revise legal agreements, documents, motions, orders to show cause, etc.;
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 Judge the merits and spot the issues of court cases that we are assigned by the court, the Department of Social Services, or self-referred;
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 Respond tactfully to client, community and staff concerns;
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 Create and maintain a professional work environment that fosters excellent legal outcomes, effective teamwork and clear communication;
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 Reinforce and maintain staff accountability;
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 Develop and maintain relationships with community based organizations, government agencies, elected officials and the courts;
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 Participate with HRA working groups and other meetings regarding Universal Access;
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 Experience providing client representation and handling a case from intake to closing
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 Strong team building skills and ability to work individually
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 Professional ethics and integrity
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 Excellent communication, research, organizational and writing skills
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 Ability to anticipate legal issues
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 Experience working with low income individuals
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 Physical Requirements
 
 
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 Position is primarily sedentary.
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 Operating computer equipment and/or similar office machinery is essential.
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 Self-expression is mandatory with the ability to exchange information.
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 Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
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 Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
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 Must be able to travel to multiple NYC sites as needed.
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 Work Environment / Schedule Requirements
 
 
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 Office setting with regular exposure to computer screens and moderate noise levels.
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 May be required to work shifts, including evenings or night tours and/or Saturdays, Sundays and holidays with holiday pay differential.
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 This is a full-time, exempt position. While standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on organizational needs, deadlines, or events.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 An attorney in good standing in New York State with 2-5 years&rsquo; experience including trial experience
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 Admitted to New York Bar and Litigation experience
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 Familiarity with New York City housing law and public benefits
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 Ability to handle stress and work in a fast-paced, high volume environment
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 Strong time management skills
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 Fluency in Spanish is a plus
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 Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English for administrative purposes.
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 Must pass drug screening to be appointed.
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 This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.
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