Staff Attorney - Tier 0

Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs Inc.•New York, NY

176d•$69,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will provide culturally sensitive services to low-income NAICA clients facing eviction by representing them in the Bronx County Court House (Housing Court).

Requirements

J.D from an ABA Accredited Law School.
Pending Admission to the NYS bar.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience is required
Litigation experience.
Familiarity with New York City housing law and public benefits.
Ability to handle stress and work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Experience providing client representation and handling a case from intake to closing.
Strong team-building skills and ability to work individually.
Professional ethics and integrity.
Excellent communication, research, organizational and writing skills.
Ability to anticipate legal issues.
Experience working with low-income individuals.
Strong time management skills.
Maturity, integrity and sound judgment.
Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English for administrative purposes.
Must pass drug screening to be appointed.
This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of experience with trial experience is a plus.
Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide clients with counseling and assisting to ensure the maintenance of housing.
Handle a full caseload of full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx Housing Court and the NYCHA part.
Handle litigation before administrative agencies as necessary, including NYCHA termination hearings, etc.
Conduct outreach, including facilitating educational workshops and training.
Represent tenants at trial.
Prepare legal agreements, documents, motions, orders to show cause, etc.
Judge the merits and spot the issues of court cases that we are assigned by the court, the Department of Social Services, or self-referred.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and in-service trainings.
Maintain current and accurate documentation, progress notes, and data tools both physically and electronically.
Maintain Confidentiality.
Maintain a professional appearance.
Time management and prioritization.
Interacting with other departmental staff.
Perform general clerical duties.
Develop and maintain good communication with other programs and units within the organization to facilitate inter-agency referrals.
Provide coverage for other areas as directed/needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.