Supervising Attorney Req 4831

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors we feed shelter teach and support our neighbors to build a stronger all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth families seniors and homeless prevention.

The BronxWorks Legal Services Department provides free legal assistance to those seeking immigration stability facing eviction and survivors of domestic violence and other crimes. Within the department the Tenant Defense Program plays a vital role in securing housing stability for low-income tenants. The program supports New York Citys groundbreaking Universal Access to Counsel initiative which ensures low-income tenants the right to full legal representation in eviction proceedings.

Reporting to the program director the supervising attorneys help to develop and lead the program and ensure excellent legal representation to clients by providing training supervision and mentorship to a team of staff attorneys and a paralegal as well as carrying a reduced independent caseload. The ideal candidate is passionate about social justice knowledgeable about NYC housing law practice and benefits and capable of developing and carrying out creative legal strategies in the pursuit of optimal client outcomes.

Responsibilities :

Team Supervision and Mentorship :

Supervise a team of staff attorneys a paralegal and volunteers / interns ensuring high standards of representation and client service while meeting program and grant objectives.

Conduct regular one-on-one supervision meetings.

Lead regular case review meetings. Oversee analysis of legal issues case strategy and case administration. Set and enforce litigation schedules and deadlines.

Review and edit pleadings and other written work product.

Supervise appearances in court and administrative proceedings. Second seat entry level attorneys.

Coordinate and supervise intake and case assignments.

Address client community and staff concerns.

Supervise team paralegal ensuring high-quality support to staff attorneys and clients including effective benefits application assistance administrative and advocacy support.

Mentor staff and provide resources training and professional development.

As needed provide program-wide supervision on rotation with other supervising attorneys.

Develop and maintain expert knowledge of applicable law practice and benefits.

Client Representation :

Maintain a reduced caseload representing tenants in eviction proceedings in housing court and administrative settings including hearings trials and appeals.

Community Engagement :

Build relationships with programs community organizations advocates government agencies elected officials provider networks and the courts.

Collaborate with internal and external resources to address client needs.

As directed attend meetings to promote organizational program and client interests.

Program Management :

Collaborate with the program director and other supervising attorneys to provide strategic leadership and direction and to develop and strengthen program policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with data entry and reporting requirements.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience :

Admitted to the New York State Bar in good standing or eligible for admission through reciprocity.

At least 3 years of experience representing tenants in eviction proceedings ideally in New York City Housing Court.

Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and housing rights.

Skills and Competencies :

Comprehensive knowledge of NYC housing law and related benefits.

Excellent legal research analytical written and oral advocacy communication and litigation skills.

Sound strategic judgment and the drive to initiate and implement practice improvements.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to both work independently and lead an effective team in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in computer skills for database tracking report preparation communication and administrative tasks.

Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting.

Additional Preferred Qualifications :

Prior supervisory experience in a legal setting.

Proficiency in Spanish or another relevant language in addition to English is preferred.

BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training and employee development placement promotion demotion upgrading downgrading transfer layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition military and veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact .

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 115000 - 125000