Deputy Director

Brooklyn, NY Hybrid

Full-time $110,000.00 - $130,000.00

Posted Today

For over 50 years, we have been serving low-to-moderate-income individuals and families in New York City & are dedicated to offering top-notch, accessible legal services within local neighborhoods. We primarily assist clients who reside in neighborhoods experiencing rapid gentrification, where many residents and small business owners are dealing with displacement and harassment issues. Due to growth and demand, we are looking to add a Deputy Director/Attorney to our expanding team.

In Return, We Offer:

Competitive Compensation Contingent On Experience
Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k Contribution
27 Days of Vacation
Flexible Hybrid Schedule

Who You Are:

Admission to the Bar of the State of New York
Juris Doctor Degree from an American Bar Association-Accredited Law School
5+ Years of Experience working in New York Civil and/or Federal, or other relevant public interest litigation; housing law
Experience working with clients in the nonprofit sector, low-income communities, community organizations
Demonstrated ability to interact with client/tenants of different races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

What You Will Be Doing?

The Deputy Director will represent low-income tenants facing eviction in court and before administrative agencies and bringing affirmative litigation. They will handle a full caseload of representation non-payment, holdover, HP, 7A, and harassment proceedings in Housing Court in addition to managing grant reporting and ensuring deliverables are met amongst other tasks. The Deputy Director will supervise law fellows/externs and student interns as well as staff attorneys. They will participate in case review meetings pro-bono collaborations and community outreach events.

Benefits

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

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Employees will receive paid leave to the extent required by state or local law. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 11/26/2024 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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