Staff Attorney (Housing Unit), CAMBA Legal Services, Brooklyn

Camba•Brooklyn, NY

5d•$84,000 - $134,254

About The Position

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA Legal Services (CLS) has provided free, high-quality legal representation and advice to New Yorkers facing eviction and foreclosure, fighting high consumer debt, seeking U.S. residency and surviving domestic violence for more than 20 years. CLS uses its diverse resources to offer holistic representation and advice. In particular, the Housing Unit preserves affordable housing for Brooklyn and Staten Island's low-income communities through representation of low-income individuals and families throughout Brooklyn and Staten Island who are facing threats of eviction, harassment, or issues of habitability. Additionally, the Housing Unit advocates on behalf of clients to retain or attain crucial public benefits that can preserve affordable housing. The support staff, law graduates, and staff attorneys at CAMBA Legal Services are unionized with the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys, UAW Local 2325 as the CAMBA Legal Services Workers Union. Position: Staff Attorney (Housing Unit) Reports to: Supervisor/Program Director Location: Brooklyn, NY What The Staff Attorney Does: Provide direct legal representation and advice to the clients of CAMBA Legal Services. Litigate cases in housing court, administrative forums, and other state courts on behalf of people facing eviction, and in affirmative cases challenging those who threaten Brooklyn residents' ability to retain affordable housing. Regularly appear in court, persuasively advocate for clients, conduct interviews, draft motions, prepare for trial, and negotiate settlements.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate
Must be admitted to New York State Bar or eligible to practice under Judiciary Law and our current Student Practice Order (take all portions of the first available NYS Bar after graduation. If one does not pass all portions the first time, must take the next available NYS Bar examination and pass the entire bar examination. Also eligible to practice under Student Practice Order if one has passed either of the 2 NYS Bar examinations as detailed above).
Knowledge of, and experience in, foreclosure and housing law preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to poverty law and social justice work.
Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills; ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment; excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to converse with clients in a language other than English preferred (Haitian/Creole, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provide direct legal representation and advice to the clients of CAMBA Legal Services.
Litigate cases in housing court, administrative forums, and other state courts on behalf of people facing eviction, and in affirmative cases challenging those who threaten Brooklyn residents' ability to retain affordable housing.
Regularly appear in court, persuasively advocate for clients, conduct interviews, draft motions, prepare for trial, and negotiate settlements.

Benefits

CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

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