Staff Attorney Housing Justice

Description

Staff Attorney Housing Law (Hybrid, Bronx, NY)

Salary : $94,500 $118,000 (DOE)

Schedule : Hybrid; minimum one day on-site; all court appearances in person

A respected Bronx-based nonprofit organization is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal representation and advocacy to low-income tenants facing eviction. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to housing justice and experience with litigation or landlord-tenant law.

Key Responsibilities :

• Represent tenants in non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx County Court.
• Handle litigation before administrative agencies as needed.
• Counsel clients to maintain housing stability and access benefits.
• Draft legal documents including motions and orders to show cause.
• Conduct community outreach, workshops, and trainings.

Qualifications :

To Apply :

Submit your resume and cover letter to ahinojosa@oncallcounsel.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer :

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.

Pay : $92,500.00 - $118,000.00