The Group Representation Staff Attorney willrepresent low-income tenant associations confronting landlords harassing low-income residents and seeking to vacate buildings; individuals and families facing eviction; low-income tenant co-ops seeking to reinforce and sustain themselves; community institutions facing closures or adverse actions due to extraordinary market pressures and neighborhood displacement; low-income tenants in fair housing litigation; as well as community groups involved in struggles against pervasive housing discrimination, neighborhood segregation, and other issues critically affecting the future of their communities.

They will provide brief advice on a range of housing issues and handle a caseload of full representation cases, i.e. HP cases for repairs and/or harassment, non-payment, holdover, and 7A, proceedings in housing court, which involves frequent motion practice, discovery, and depositions, communication with clients, negotiations with opposing counsel and advocacy with outside agencies on behalf of clients.
Further, they will file complaints with DHCR on behalf of rent stabilized tenants. They will also conduct workshop and outreach events to ensure that tenants are aware of their protections under various fair housing laws.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Admission to the bar of the State of New York is required;
• Have a passion for social justice and helping and representing clients in low-income tenant groups, community organizations, and coalitions;

• Experience working with clients in the nonprofit sector, low-income tenant groups, community organizations and/or coalitions;
• Th ability to meet with a group of tenants for the purpose of advising them of their rights and obtain their cooperation of filing affirmative litigation;
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with client/tenants of different races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment;
• An understanding of the City's housing market and/or experience in housing law practice;
• Ability to work independently with strong motivation, to manage a high caseload, to meet deadlines, and to be flexible;
• Have excellent legal writing, litigation and advocacy skills;
• Computer proficiency sufficient to independently review and generate materials relevant to the position;
• Maintain up-to-date client information in Brooklyn A's case management system to ensure accurate data collection and statistical tracking,
• Collaborate as needed with program managers and development team to write narrative reports for grant and contracts;
• Attend meetings, and perform administrative tasks related to the work, such as timekeeping and case notes;
• Demonstrated ability to publish articles effectively advocating on behalf of clients and Build Up Justice NYC;
• Language proficiency relevant to our clients, especially Spanish; and
• This position requires three days in-office / 2 days remote hybrid work schedule.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, you must submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why your experiences would make you a good fit for this role. This is a hybrid in-office/remote position based in Brooklyn, NY.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary $81,600 - $103,200 dependent on years of experience. Benefits highlights - 27 days vacation; employer paid health, dental and vision insurance; employer contribution to 401(k); and paid parental leave.