Supervising Housing Attorney

• Provide support and mentorship to staff attorneys, including in-court supervision and case review
• Offer document review and ad hoc legal support
• Assist attorneys working under housing contracts
• Set and enforce expectations around case strategy, litigation schedules, documentation, and best practices
• Coordinate trial dates in collaboration with other supervisory staff
• Second-seat new attorneys at motions and trials
• Troubleshoot housing court issues and serve as a resource for legal guidance
• Support the professional development of junior attorneys
• Lead and participate in group attorney meetings and general court supervision rotations
• Supervise court intake operations
• Maintain a reduced individual caseload (approximately 25% of a staff attorney’s caseload)
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, trials, and appeals
• Collaborate with department leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Attend relevant departmental and agency-wide meetings

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the New York State Bar required
• Minimum of 3 years of housing law experience
• Experience working with similar populations in community-based settings strongly preferred
• Demonstrated mentoring and leadership abilities
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills strongly preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan