Staff Attorney - 5190

BronxWorks • New York, NY

33d • $85,340 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

BronxWorks seeks admitted attorneys and recent law graduates committed to social justice and housing stability. This role offers the opportunity to build litigation skills, deliver meaningful legal services, and help prevent displacement in Bronx communities. The Early Intervention Team supports low-income tenants by providing eviction defense, public benefits advocacy, and guidance on housing programs and subsidies to help preserve affordable housing. BronxWorks Legal Services helps individuals and families achieve stability by providing free legal assistance with immigration, housing, and crime-related matters.

Requirements

• A J.D. from an accredited law school, and either a July 2026 bar exam taker or attorney admitted to practice in New York State, or an attorney who has recently passed the NY Bar Exam or its equivalent.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods.
• Excellent legal research, oral and written advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills including the ability to manage a diverse and fast-paced caseload generated by a universal access to counsel intake system where clients are legally entitled to representation

Nice To Haves

• Housing or landlord‑tenant experience.
• Litigation exposure (clinic, internship, externship).
• Spanish or other relevant language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal representation to tenants that walk-in to the 818 River Avenue office or are referred to BronxWorks through external and internal sources.
• Litigate in various forums including housing court, appellate courts, and administrative tribunals, including NYCHA tenancy termination proceedings and housing benefits hearings
• Provide full legal representation including counseling clients on all available legal defenses and strategies, regularly communicating with clients to ensure they are informed on all pertinent information about their case, effectively negotiate with outside counsel, engage in motion practice, present oral arguments at hearings and court conferences, conduct discovery and depositions, prepare for and conduct evidentiary hearings and trials, and advocate with government agencies and external providers on clients’ behalf.
• Develop and apply expertise in housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits to secure the best possible client outcomes.
• Participate in court-based intake processes and conduct intakes.
• Engage in client and community outreach and education initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level