AGENCY ATTORNEY 02
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About The Position
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), Housing Litigation's Landlord and Tenant (L&T) Division commences or is a Party in approximately 50,000 court appearances in Civil Court-Housing Part. The attorneys represent the Authority in non-payment, holdover, Section 8, lockout, repair and commercial cases in Housing court. In addition, the attorneys appear on behalf of the Authority as a creditor in Federal Bankruptcy court. Under the supervision of a Level 3 Attorney, the selected candidate will engage in difficult and complex legal matters that will include, but not be limited to the following: Represent NYCHA in Civil Court-Housing Part, negotiate, draft and appear before Judge for stipulations of settlement involving non-payment, holdover and repair cases. Research and prepare non-payment and holdover cases for trial and argue them before a Housing Court Judge. Determine the advisability of presenting witnesses, admissibility of types of evidence and matters of legal strategy. Handle illegal lockout hearings, contempt, multiple petitioner and commercial cases. Prepare briefs, motions, legal opinions, affidavits, memoranda and other legal papers. Represent and defend NYCHA in repair cases commenced by residents; negotiate stipulations of settlement, argue motions, and may proceed to trial on said repair cases; contact and advise Developments and assist in access dates for the repairs. Confer with Skilled Trades and Technical Services to ensure repairs are completed as expeditiously as possible. Appear and represent NYCHA in the position of Judgment Creditor in Bankruptcy Court; prepare and file appropriate motions to ensure all pre-petition and post-petition rent is collected by the Authority. Perform other related duties. Note: The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
