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Posted by: Lashannod Rooks - 12/28/2021
Job Expires: 2/28/2022
Long Island Housing Attorney

Empire Justice Center, a statewide not-for-profit law firm, is looking for a dynamic litigator with experience in direct representation, and a strong preference for background in housing law and working with low-income individuals and immigrants with housing experience in Long Island, NY. Empire Justice Center’s systems change approach will focus on high-impact, lasting improvements by providing holistic representation This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organization in improving housing policy and stability with a focus on getting to the root causes of racial and economic justice.

 

Empire Justice Center hires dedicated, determined, and passionate advocates to make a significant  impact on the lives of New Yorkers. We achieve our successes through a combination of direct legal representation and high-impact litigation and policy work. We also provide training and technical assistance to other   advocates working towards the same goals.

 

With offices in Rochester, Albany, Westchester County, and Long Island, our organization offers staff an exciting and dynamic working environment and a strong commitment to teamwork, diversity, and personal/professional development.

 

Primary Responsibilities for the Housing Attorney:

 

The attorney’s primary responsibility will be representation of tenants in eviction proceedings in housing courts in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The attorney will be a member of a Housing Team consisting of attorneys and paralegals. Working closely with a paralegal, the attorney will  be responsible for client intake and case development, with a particular focus on immigrant tenants whose cases often need rapid responses.  The attorney will be expected to collaborate with advocates and attorneys from partnering organizations who are assisting these tenants to apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to preserve their housing.

 

The attorney will also work with the Long Island team to identify and assist with related legal needs that these clients may have, including immigration issues, services for crime victims, access to public benefits, and civil rights in housing and language access.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

  • A J.D. and 2-3 years as a practicing attorney, including direct client representation experience
  • Admission to the New York State Bar
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully litigate cases individually or in teams
  • Excellent oral, written and verbal communication
  • Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and treating clients with consideration and respect
  • Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable
  • populations

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Experience working with low-income families and communities
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish or English & ASL)

 

Salary and Benefits:

 

Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the organization’s salary scale. Empire Justice Center offers a generous benefit package, including health insurance, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick time. We are an organization that supports and encourages a work/life balance.

Empire Justice Center is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and desires a diverse and inclusive work force. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, the elderly, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

 

TO APPLY:

This position is available immediately. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three e professional references to: employment@empirejustice.org

Please include, HousingAttorney,LongIsland First/LastNameto the subject line of the email. No phone calls or hard copies  please. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

Long Island Housing Attorney  employment@empirejustice.org

 
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