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United States , Bronx

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Job Description:

We are looking for a dedicated Senior Attorney to provide legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction and housing-related challenges in Bronx, New York. This role involves managing a dynamic caseload, advocating for clients in court, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support housing retention efforts. The successful candidate will provide culturally sensitive services to low-income clients facing eviction by representing them in the Bronx County court and at NYCHA termination hearings under the supervision of a supervising attorney.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide clients with counseling and assisting to ensure maintenance of housing
  • Handle a full caseload of full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx Housing Court and the NYCHA part
  • Handle litigation before administrative agencies as necessary, including NYCHA termination hearings
  • Conduct outreach, including facilitating educational workshops and training
  • Represent tenants at trial
  • Prepare legal agreements, documents, motions, orders to show cause, etc.
  • Judge the merits and spot the issues of court cases that we are assigned by the court, the Department of Social Services, or self-referred
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and in-service trainings
  • Maintain current and accurate documentation, progress notes, and data tools both physically and electronically
  • Maintain Confidentiality
  • Maintain a professional appearance
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Interacting with other departmental staff
  • Perform general clerical duties
  • Develop and maintain good communication with other programs and units within the organization to facilitate inter-agency referrals
  • Provide coverage for other areas as directed/needed
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English for administrative purposes
  • Must pass drug screening to be appointed
  • This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment
  • J.D from an ABA Accredited Law School
  • Admittance to the NYS bar
  • 2+ years of experience with trial experience is a plus
  • Litigation experience a plus
  • Familiarity with New York City housing law and public benefits
  • Ability to handle stress and work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Experience providing client representation and handling a case from intake to closing
  • Strong team building skills and ability to work individually
  • Professional ethics and integrity
  • Excellent communication, research, organizational and writing skills
  • Ability to anticipate legal issues
  • Experience working with low-income individuals
  • Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required
  • Strong time management skills
  • Maturity, integrity and sound judgment

Nice to have:

  • Litigation experience
  • Fluency in Spanish
What we offer:
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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