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Catholic Charities Community Services
- New York, NY
- 13 days ago
- $125,000–$130,000 Per Year
- Full-time
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Description
Description
Location: 34 West 134th Street, New York, NY, 10037
Summary: Attorney with housing court or other relevant experience who is admitted to the New York State Bar. The candidate will possess a demonstrable background in public interest work, and a commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services. The individuals must have strong self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal communication, and organizational skills to lead a team of attorneys, case managers, paralegals, and housing advocates by effectively communicating expectations and goals, while fostering an open environment that facilitates communication. A commitment to producing high-quality work in a timely manner is essential. Familiarity with relevant housing court practice and residential landlord-tenant law is preferred.
Salary: $125,000 - $130,000 annually.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the EPGP program, develop and maintain overall goals and objectives of theprogram.
- StayabreastoftheNYSlawsrelatedtohousingcourt.
- Superviseparalegals,programmanagerandsupportteamtoensuretheclientsreceivethebest legalrepresentation.
- Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staffconcerns.
- Monitor and maintain a high standard of holistic representation and clientservice.
- Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legalstrategies.
- Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staffattorneys.
- Develop and maintain community support and relationshipswithcommunity-based organizations and resources, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts.
- Develop and maintain productive workenvironment.
- Conduct community education, training, and outreach to promote the work of theoffice.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:
1. Juris Doctor degree and admission to the NYS Bar.
Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:
- JurisDoctorwithatleast5yearsormoreoflegalandsupervisoryexperienceandpractice.
- Member in good standing of the New YorkBar.
- Prior supervisory experiencepreferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bonowork.
- Excellent oral and written communicationskills.
- Excellent litigationskills.
- Ability to lead andmotivate.
- Ability to work in afast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to work with highly confidential and privilegedinformation.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, holistic teammodel.
- Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required.
Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, NY |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $125,000–$130,000 Per Year |
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