Attorney/Lawyer Tier 1

Description


Our client is a non-profit organization in the Bronx. They are seeking a Staff Attorney for their Tenant Defense Practice. The successful candidate will provide culturally sensitive legal services to low-income clients facing eviction, representing them in Bronx Housing Court.


Primary Responsibilities:

+ Provide counseling and full legal representation in non-payment and holdover proceedings.

+ Handle litigation before administrative agencies, including NYCHA termination hearings.

+ Conduct outreach, including educational workshops and training.

+ Prepare legal documents, motions, agreements, and orders.

+ Evaluate case merits and identify key legal issues.

+ Demonstrate a commitment to public interest law and social justice.
+ Requirements
Qualifications:

+ JD from an ABA-accredited law school and NYS Bar admission.

+ Minimum 1 year of experience; trial experience...