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NYLAG

<div>About NYLAG: 
Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. During COVID-19, most of our services were virtual to keep our community safe. NYLAG&rsquo;s staff of 380 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year. 
 
Job Description:
 
NYLAG&rsquo;s Tenants&rsquo; Rights Unit (&ldquo;TRU&rdquo;) has a Staff Attorney position immediately available in its Public Housing Justice Project (&ldquo;PHJP&rdquo;). PHJP is the first team of legal advocates in New York dedicated to advancing the rights of public housing tenants. Attorneys on our team defend NYCHA tenants in Termination of Tenancy proceedings at the NYCHA Office of Impartial Hearings and in related Housing Court matters, litigate HP Actions, and are at the forefront of representing tenants living in RAD-PACT developments. PHJP&rsquo;s litigation and outreach priorities are tailored in response to community need and feedback received from organizing partners across New York City. In addition to litigation, PHJP staff can participate in policy advocacy and legislative campaigns. 
This role is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is eager to develop their trial and writing skills and approach this work on both an individual and a systemic level. Many PHJP clients are facing the loss of their home due to allegations that they or a family member have had contact with the criminal legal system. PHJP attorneys practice at the intersection of the criminal legal and housing systems, working to provide complete representation to our clients and disrupt the systemic oppression that many NYCHA residents face. We are a collaborative, close-knit team, dedicated to a client-centered approach to Right to Counsel as movement lawyering.
 
TRU is an integral part of NYC&rsquo;s Right to Counsel Coalition to ensure New Yorkers in communities that are burdened by systemic socioeconomic barriers who are at risk of eviction have the right to an attorney to represent them in Housing Court and certain administrative proceedings. TRU represents clients in a full range of tenants&rsquo; rights matters, including defending against evictions in housing court, advocating in administrative proceedings, and bringing affirmative litigation. TRU, which has an extremely committed, collegial, and hard-working team of about 65 staff attorneys, 17 paralegals, and 17 supervisors, is a great place to start or build your legal career and gain valuable litigation skills while combatting the threat of eviction and homelessness. 
This position on PHJP is for a one-year term to cover PHJP staff members taking parental leave. It is a permanent position; however, at the end of the parental leave period, the attorney hired for this role may transition to another team within TRU depending on staffing needs in late 2026. 
 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Represent NYCHA residents in Termination of Tenancy proceedings and Remaining Family Member grievances at the Office of Impartial Hearings as well as in related matters in other venues, including but not limited to holdovers, nonpayments, or HP actions in Housing Court; and Article 78s in Supreme Court or the Appellate Division, as necessary.</li><li>
Staff Right to Counsel intake appearances at the Office of Impartial Hearings.</li><li>
Staff our community-based Advice and Counsel Clinics.</li><li>
Participate in community outreach events.
</li><li>Participate in cross-provider working groups.</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul><li>
Experience representing tenants in Housing Court, with a preference given to those with experience representing public housing residents and/or experience in administrative hearings.</li><li>
Excellent writing skills and an interest in developing innovative arguments and theories of the case.</li><li>
A collaborative attitude and interest in participating in team case rounds and brainstorming sessions.</li><li>
Dedication to client-centered and culturally competent representation of public housing residents</li><li>
A desire to take on the largest and worst landlord in New York City!</li></ul>
NYLAG&rsquo;s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 
NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply. 
 
Employment type:
<ul><li> Full-time</li></ul> 

Professional Level: 
<ul><li> Professional</li></ul> 

Salary: NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $85,018 - $93,175. 
 
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care. 
 
How to Apply: Please attach your cover letter and resume as a single PDF and name the file &ldquo;Your Last Name, Your First Name NYLAG TRU PHJP Staff Attorney Application.&rdquo;
 
 
Covid Vaccination Policy: Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. 
 
NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG&rsquo;s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG&rsquo;s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change. 

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Staff Attorney, Public Housing Justice Project

<div>About NYLAG 
Founded in 1990, the New York Legal Assistance Group provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers. The organization serves immigrants, seniors, the homebound, families facing foreclosure, renters facing eviction, low-income consumers, those in need of government assistance, children in need of special education, domestic violence victims, persons with disabilities, patients with chronic illness or disease, low-wage workers, low-income members of the LGBTQ community, Holocaust survivors, and others in need. The organization&rsquo;s annual operating budget is over $30 million. Serving more than 87,000 New Yorkers annually, New York Legal Assistance Group maintains a paid staff of approximately 290, supported by 2,200 pro bono attorneys and other volunteers and interns. For more information, applicants are encouraged to visit www.nylag.org. 
 
Mission
 
The New York Legal Assistance Group uses the power of the law to help New Yorkers in need combat social and economic injustice. We address emerging and urgent legal needs with comprehensive, free civil legal services, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community education.
 
 
Values that guide us<ul><li>
We reduce the effects of poverty by providing high quality, effective civil legal services.
</li><li>We partner with our clients to help them transform their lives and strengthen their communities.</li><li>
We address our clients&rsquo; multiple legal needs by collaborating across our practice areas.
</li><li>We are at the forefront of identifying and understanding New Yorkers&rsquo; most pressing legal needs, rapidly adapting to meet these needs with innovative programs and partnerships.
</li><li>We assess need broadly, recognizing that need is not a function of income alone.</li><li>
We collaborate with community organizations and engage pro bono attorneys and volunteers to serve a greater number of people with unmet civil legal needs.
</li><li>We achieve systemic change through class actions, impact litigation and by advocating for just laws and policies.</li><li>
We work to create a welcoming and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve.</li><li>
We teach and train the next generation of legal service professionals.</li></ul>
Job Description:
 
 
The Public Housing Justice Project (&ldquo;PHJP&rdquo;) within NYLAG&rsquo;s Tenants&rsquo; Rights Unit (&ldquo;TRU&rdquo;) is the first team of legal advocates in New York solely dedicated to the rights of public housing residents. Created in response to the full implementation of Right to Counsel at the NYCHA Office of Impartial Hearings (&ldquo;OIH&rdquo;) in 2021, PHJP staff attorneys represent NYCHA residents in Section 9 and Section 8 termination proceedings and grievances at the OIH, as well as in nonpayment and holdover proceedings, HP Actions and Article 78s in judicial fora across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. PHJP maintains a robust outreach practice with monthly community clinics and outreach events. 
 
PHJP is looking for an experienced attorney with strong leadership and management skills who is passionate about community lawyering, asserting tenants&rsquo; public housing rights, fighting hard to defend NYCHA tenants in termination of tenancy proceedings, and asserting claims on behalf of NYCHA tenants across various venues in New York City. In this role, you will supervise PHJP staff attorneys in their representation of NYCHA and RAD-PACT residents, and collaborate with the Project Director and other TRU supervisors on internal referrals, case assignments, and cross-team collaboration. PHJP consists of five Right to Counsel staff attorneys, one Section 8 specialist, one fellow, and one paralegal. PHJP supervisors also periodically provide outreach support at PHJP events across New York City. 
 
You will be joining a collaborative and collegial management team consisting of 19 Supervising Attorneys, two Associate Directors, and a Director, [AL1] which works closely to shape the direction of the unit, strengthen and support its litigation and advocacy, develop trainings, coach and mentor staff, and identify systemic housing issues to raise the level of practice. The ideal candidate will have some supervisory and/or leadership experience as an attorney (or in another role) and extensive experience representing NYC tenants in NYCHA termination of tenancy proceedings, non-payments, holdovers, and HP Actions.
 
 
Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Provide strategic leadership and direction, train, supervise, and mentor attorneys, paralegals and interns</li></ul><ul><li>
Review and revise attorneys&rsquo; written legal work to enhance its efficacy and equip staff to improve their legal writing</li><li>
Prepare staff attorneys and paralegals to excel at administrative and court appearances and appear with them as necessary</li><li>
Oversee NYCHA intake and supervise TRU&rsquo;s hotline with other supervisors</li><li>
Manage internal and community partner NYCHA-related referrals</li><li>
Ensure compliance with grant reporting and data entry requirements in case management system and files</li><li>
Model and maintain a professional and collegial work environment that fosters excellent legal outcomes, effective teamwork, and clear communication</li><li>
Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts;
</li><li>Support PHJP outreach events across the city</li><li>
Participate in working groups and other meetings regarding the implementation of Right to Counsel
</li><li>Collaborate and provide trainings and know-your-rights workshops to staff and community members.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
At least five years of experience as an admitted attorney</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team</li><li>
Admitted to New York Bar</li><li>
At least two years of experience representing tenants in NYC Housing Court and NYCHA administrative proceedings</li><li>
Have strong interpersonal, communication, time management and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task, work independently in a fast-paced environment and to be flexible.</li><li>
Supervisory experience as an attorney a plus</li><li>
Fluency in Spanish, French, Russian, Haitian Creole, Bengali, or another foreign language prevalent in NYC a plus</li></ul> 

NYLAG&rsquo;s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 
NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply. 
 
Employment type:
<ul><li> Full-time</li></ul> 

Professional Level: 
<ul><li> Managerial</li></ul> 

Salary: The salary range for this position is $111,009 to $113,515.
 
 
Benefits: Excellent benefits. 
 
How to Apply: Please attach your cover letter and resume as a single PDF and name the file &ldquo;Your Last Name, Your First Name NYLAG TRU PHJP Supervising Attorney Application&rdquo;
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Public Housing Justice Project Supervising Attorney

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