Staff Attorney, LEAP
Apply NowCompany: RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11226
Description:
Job Details
Job Location
1875 BROADWAY - BROOKLYN, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Juris Doctor
Salary Range
$80,050.00 - $130,050.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day Shift
Job Category
Legal
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Supervising Attorney, the Staff Attorney will further LEAP's mission of providing underserved Brooklyn residents with high-quality, free legal services and assistance designed to preserve safe and affordable housing and prevent needless homelessness by representing tenants facing illegal or unnecessary evictions, displacement, and tenant harassment. RiseBoro LEAP is a uniquely holistic community-based housing organization that provides clients with legal advice and representation in housing cases and all facets of the eviction defense and/or prevention process. The Staff Attorney will value diverse populations, experiences, and backgrounds. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Provide full-scope legal representation to community residents marginalized by poverty, including propounding and responding to discovery, conducting depositions, pre/post-trial motions, and trials
Represent tenants in administrative proceedings
Provide client advocacy with social service organizations, governmental agencies, and other third parties to obtain needed services, and benefits, as necessary
Input and maintain accurate up-to-date case file and tracking information
Provide workshops to tenants and community residents on their housing rights
Attend community meetings and events
Attend staff and case strategy meetings
Identify systemic problems that affect clients' housing rights and address the challenges through affirmative litigation
Other related duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Possess and exhibit excellent litigation skills i.e. through pleadings, orders to show cause, motions to dismiss, defending and demanding depositions, oral arguments, and trial and/or appellate experience
Knowledge of Public Benefits/Entitlements highly preferred
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage and maintain a high caseload
Ability to work independently, and collaboratively as a team
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, and meet critical deadlines
Ability to analyze situations and use sound judgment
Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals
Ability to anticipate next steps, troubleshoot, and problem-solve
Possess a high degree of professional ethics, integrity, and work ethic
Bilingual Fluent/Proficient Speaker highly preferred
Computer proficiency sufficient to undertake legal research and draft legal documents
Commitment to RiseBoro's mission, vision, and values
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Demonstrated commitment to supporting the work that affects communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 1 year of related experience; 2-3 years of related experience preferred
Juris Doctor degree and Admission to New York State Bar required
Qualifications
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.
Job Location
1875 BROADWAY - BROOKLYN, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Juris Doctor
Salary Range
$80,050.00 - $130,050.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day Shift
Job Category
Legal
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Supervising Attorney, the Staff Attorney will further LEAP's mission of providing underserved Brooklyn residents with high-quality, free legal services and assistance designed to preserve safe and affordable housing and prevent needless homelessness by representing tenants facing illegal or unnecessary evictions, displacement, and tenant harassment. RiseBoro LEAP is a uniquely holistic community-based housing organization that provides clients with legal advice and representation in housing cases and all facets of the eviction defense and/or prevention process. The Staff Attorney will value diverse populations, experiences, and backgrounds. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Provide full-scope legal representation to community residents marginalized by poverty, including propounding and responding to discovery, conducting depositions, pre/post-trial motions, and trials
Represent tenants in administrative proceedings
Provide client advocacy with social service organizations, governmental agencies, and other third parties to obtain needed services, and benefits, as necessary
Input and maintain accurate up-to-date case file and tracking information
Provide workshops to tenants and community residents on their housing rights
Attend community meetings and events
Attend staff and case strategy meetings
Identify systemic problems that affect clients' housing rights and address the challenges through affirmative litigation
Other related duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Possess and exhibit excellent litigation skills i.e. through pleadings, orders to show cause, motions to dismiss, defending and demanding depositions, oral arguments, and trial and/or appellate experience
Knowledge of Public Benefits/Entitlements highly preferred
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage and maintain a high caseload
Ability to work independently, and collaboratively as a team
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, and meet critical deadlines
Ability to analyze situations and use sound judgment
Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals
Ability to anticipate next steps, troubleshoot, and problem-solve
Possess a high degree of professional ethics, integrity, and work ethic
Bilingual Fluent/Proficient Speaker highly preferred
Computer proficiency sufficient to undertake legal research and draft legal documents
Commitment to RiseBoro's mission, vision, and values
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Demonstrated commitment to supporting the work that affects communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 1 year of related experience; 2-3 years of related experience preferred
Juris Doctor degree and Admission to New York State Bar required
Qualifications
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.