Staff Attorney

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Staff Attorney to join our Housing unit. Each Staff Attorney is a part of a team of lawyers, social workers and legal assistants who represent city employees and their families in connection with civil legal matters covered by the MELS programs.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of Supervising Attorneys, all Staff Attorneys have direct responsibility for all legal components of cases assigned to them from the initial intake to the conclusion of the matter.
• Where paraprofessional assistance is appropriate, the Staff Attorney is expected to delegate to the paraprofessional certain tasks and to assure that they are properly completed.
• Staff Attorneys are expected to adhere to prescribed systems of substantive case handling and office procedures and to keep strict records of all activities, including accurate time records.
• Each Staff Attorney meets regularly with the team's Supervising Attorney to review the progress of each case assigned to that Staff Attorney and to review in depth the overall handling of each case at its conclusion.
• Participate and collaborate with staff Social Workers in an effort to provide effective service to the clients.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar.
• Two years' experience preferred after admission to the New York Bar.
• Bi-lingual Spanish language speakers encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work with co-workers in a professional and non-confrontational manner.

We encourage qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference through their legal expertise to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,270.00 - $104,637.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10007 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10007: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10007