Senior Staff Attorney
BronxWorks
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Bronx • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $107,000 - $112,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Directly supervise junior attorneys, law graduates, paralegals, and/or other assigned staff, including assigning and monitoring work, setting priorities, approving schedules, and ensuring adherence to legal and program standards.
- Conduct formal performance evaluations of direct reports and provide written and verbal recommendations on promotions, terminations, disciplinary actions, and salary adjustments; such recommendations are given particular weight in final employment decisions.
- Hold staff accountable for meeting deadlines, data quality standards, and program deliverables, and take corrective action where performance does not meet expectations.
- Mentor and train staff, including accompanying junior attorneys and law graduates to court, providing guidance on legal strategies, and offering constructive feedback on case preparation and litigation.
- Approve leave requests and work schedules for supervised staff and reallocate resources as needed to meet program needs.
- Provide comprehensive legal representation to tenants referred to BronxWorks through the Universal Access to Counsel initiative and other referral sources.
- Litigate in various forums including housing court, appellate courts, and administrative tribunals, including NYCHA tenancy termination proceedings and housing benefits hearings.
- Develop and apply expertise in housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits to secure the best possible client outcomes.
Requirements
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in New York State (or eligibility to be admitted on motion or by waiver).
- At least three (3) years of experience practicing law, with substantial litigation and trial experience.
- Experience in New York City Housing Courts or with landlord-tenant matters is strongly preferred, but candidates with equivalent experience in other jurisdictions will be considered.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and serving low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity.
- Proven ability to leverage transferable skills, including trial advocacy, legal writing, strategic case planning, and litigation management, to excel in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct outreach in under-resourced neighborhoods.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage a diverse and dynamic caseload generated by a universal access to counsel intake system where clients are legally entitled to representation.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Professional development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
litigationtrial advocacylegal writingstrategic case planninglitigation managementhousing court practicehousing programssubsidiespublic benefitslegal representation
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsmentoringtrainingorganizational skillsaccountabilityperformance evaluationconstructive feedbackconnecting with diverse backgroundsoutreach
Certifications
J.D.admission to practice law in New York State