Public Interest

Bronx, NY, United States

Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice – Tenant Defense – Fall 2025

Attorney

Full-time

No

Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice – Tenant Defense – Fall 2025 #24-161 Job Title: Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice – Tenant Defense – Fall 2025 Organization: The Legal Aid Society Department: Civil Practice Location: New York, NY Salary Range: $81,425 - $82,573 Experience: Law graduates who will graduate in Spring 2025 and sit for the New York Bar Exam in July 2025 or its equivalent Employment Type: Full-time Application Deadline: 3:00 PM EST on Jul 15, 2024 H1: Join the Fight for Housing Justice as a Civil Practice Law Graduate H2: Make a Difference for Historically Excluded Communities with The Legal Aid Society Overview: The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking Law Graduates to join the Housing Justice Unit – Tenant Defense in Fall 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a Housing Supervisor and gain valuable experience while awaiting New York Bar admission. As a member of the Tenant Defense team, you will handle a diverse range of tenant representation cases at the trial and appellate levels, including holdovers, nonpayment proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation in state and federal courts. You will also have the opportunity to work with tenant associations, organizers, community-based organizations, partner legal services agencies, and pro bono lawyers. Responsibilities: - Represent and advocate for clients in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and affirmative litigation at the city, state, and federal levels - Conduct intake at courthouses and off-site locations, potentially during evening hours - Provide training, community outreach, and education to individuals, local organizations, and housing advocates - Advocate for policy changes to advance the interests of clients before legislative, administrative, and judicial bodies - Promote the work of The Legal Aid Society and the Civil Practice in the community - Collaborate with other organizations, pro bono lawyers, and partners - Maintain a full caseload of clients - May require some weekend and night advocacy - Other duties as assigned Qualifications: - Current 3L students who will graduate or did graduate in Spring 2025 and will sit for the New York Bar Exam in July 2025 or its equivalent - Post-graduate Fellows or Clerks who took the first available bar exam are eligible to apply - Winter 2024 graduates sitting for the first available New York Bar Exam or its equivalent are also eligible - Demonstrated commitment to serving historically excluded communities and understanding the impact of race, gender, class, and intersectionality on client outcomes - Relevant clinical program, internship, or work experience preferred - Excellent written, analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills - Creative, flexible, and highly motivated - Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and manage a high volume of cases - Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required H3: Take the First Step in Your Legal Career with The Legal Aid Society At The Legal Aid Society, we believe in attracting and retaining exceptional talent who are committed to serving our clients. We offer a generous benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, disability and life insurance, and more. Our unionized roles have salary steps governed by our Collective Bargaining Agreement. We are also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and offer assistance to New York residents with loan repayments. H3: Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At The Legal Aid Society, we strive to create a supportive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to building strong professional relationships with each of our clients and understanding their unique circumstances and needs. Our success depends on the efforts of all our employees, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. H3: Join Our Team and Make a Difference If you are legally authorized to work in the United States and meet the qualifications for this position, we encourage you to apply via our online portal. We do not accept paper submissions. The application deadline is 3:00 PM EST on Jul 15, 2024, and interviews will be scheduled throughout the fall season. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions and treatment of its employees and applicants based on various characteristics, including race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join us and make a difference in the fight for housing justice and serving historically excluded communities.

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Qualification and Experience Law degree, admission to New York Bar or equivalent, commitment to serving historically excluded communities

Legal

Hiring Coordinator
The Legal Aid Society.
260 E. 161st Street
Bronx, NY 10451