The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Housing Group Advocacy Unit in the East New York Brooklyn office. The Housing Group Advocacy Unit is an anti-displacement and tenant protection project focusing on supporting specific New York City communities facing rapid gentrification in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. Staff Attorneys work with tenant associations, community-based organizations and pro bono attorneys to help stabilize client communities by preventing harassment of tenants and tenant displacement as well as assisting tenants with obtaining repairs and essential services. The Staff Attorney may be required to work in more than one community or borough depending on changing client needs and priorities. The Staff Attorney handles tenant group representation; brings affirmative litigation to enforce tenants' rights; works with community or housing organizers; and may be asked to conduct regular intake with community-based organizations in Housing Court, at Single Stop or at other community sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
* Client representation in city, state and federal court proceedings, administrative hearings and affirmative litigation
* Client representation and advocacy with local, state and federal agencies
* Provide training, community outreach and education for individuals, local community-based organizations and housing advocates
* Conduct policy advocacy on behalf of clients
* Coordinate and collaborate with other groups and organizations
* Represent the Civil Practice and The Legal Aid Society in the community
* Promote the work of the office, the Housing Law Practice and the Civil Practice
* Work with pro bono lawyers and partner organizations
* Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours
SECONDARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
* Other duties as assigned