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NY Employer CAP Right to Counsel Housing Team Staff Attorney in Bronx, New York
The Bronx Defenders (BxD)an innovative, progressive, holistic indigent defense office in the South Bronxseeks a passionate attorney committed to housing defense to work as a Housing Staff Attorney.
Responsibilities The Civil Action Practice seeks a staff attorney to focus on housing justice and to advance its Right to Counsel in Housing Court work. - Advise, support and defend individuals navigating proceedings related to eviction, termination, barriers to obtaining housing and other housing-related proceedings - Staff Housing Court intake to provide representation to tenants in Housing Court - Advise and represent the people we represent in intake with housing related issues - Represent individuals in negotiations, administrative and judicial proceedings and trials - Collaborate with immigration, criminal and family defense attorneys, advocates, benefits advisors and social workers to assess and address housing needs of the people we represent and the Bronx community - Staff the Community Housing Helpline on a rotation schedule with other members of the team - Participate in community training and public education - Enter and maintain accurate client data and files, information and notes regarding advocacy and representation in case management system - Help identify the systemic problems that affect the people we represent while thinking creatively about new strategies and solutions for systemic change
Qualifications To be eligible, candidates must have: - J.D. and sit for the upcoming New York State Bar Exam, or - Admitted to practice in New York or eligibility for admission to the New York State Bar Pro Hac Vice
Salary Salary is commensurate with experience. For candidates with 1-10 years of directly relevant experience, the salary range for this position would be approximately $81,072 to $111,240. Full-time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental and vision coverage; a 403(b) plan with employer contribution; a generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policy. More specific information about salary and benefits will be provided when and if an offer is extended.
To Apply: https://careers-bronxdefenders.icims.com/jobs/1846/civil-action-practice-right-to-counsel-housing-team-staff-attorney/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=900&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240