Attorney

Staff Attorney – Housing Law

Location: New York, NY – Hybrid; 2 days remote depending on court appearances
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Pay: $55-64/hour
Position Type: Temporary 3+ months

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its housing law team and provide legal services to low-income individuals, families, and tenant groups. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney passionate about tenant advocacy, affordable housing, and social justice to handle matters from initial intake through negotiation and litigation.

The attorney will represent tenants in housing-related matters while also working closely with community organizations and tenant groups to provide education, advocacy, and support. The position requires regular travel to court, particularly Manhattan Housing Court.

Responsibilities

• Represent low-income individuals and tenant groups in housing-related litigation, including:
  • Nonpayment proceedings
  • Holdover cases
  • Housing repairs and conditions matters
  • Appeals
• Advocate for clients before administrative agencies regarding matters such as:
  • Rent overcharges
  • Housing harassment
  • Public assistance
  • Rent arrears grants
  • Section 8 benefits
• Manage cases from initial intake through negotiation, motion practice, trial, and resolution.
• Advise individual tenants, tenant associations, and community organizations regarding legal rights and available strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct know-your-rights presentations, housing clinics, and community workshops.
• Assist in identifying and developing potential impact litigation.
• Work collaboratively with tenant organizers on outreach and legal strategies.
• Represent tenant associations before courts and administrative agencies.
• Participate in efforts to protect and preserve affordable housing and advance tenant-focused legal and policy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and public interest law.
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.

EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.