Staff Attorney – Housing Unit
Quick answer
Legal Services NYC is hiring a mid-level Staff Attorney – Housing Unit in Staten Island, NY to represent clients and litigate housing cases. Salary range: $88,181 - $169,852 USD.
- Role
- Staff Attorney – Housing Unit
- Organization
- Legal Services NYC (LSNYC)
- Location
- Staten Island, New York
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $88,181 - $169,852 USD
- Category
- Legal
The role
Staten Island Legal Services seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to join the Tenant Rights Coalition (TRC) team in their Housing Unit. The role involves representing clients in housing matters, litigating affirmative cases, and collaborating with tenant organizers.
What you'll do
- Representing clients in individual housing matters
- Litigating multi-plaintiff affirmative cases
- Collaborating with tenant organizers and community partners
- Providing training to advocates and community members
- Maintaining online case files within the office system
What it takes
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admitted or in process of being admitted to practice law in NY
- Experience in public interest, housing, landlord/tenant advocacy
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Commitment to social justice and working with low-income communities
- Interest in directly serving clients in crisis
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Hybrid remote work policy, excellent benefits package
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Staten Island, New York.
What is the compensation range?
The salary range is $88,181 - $169,852 USD based on experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to practice in NY, and experience in public interest and housing law.
How can I apply for this position?
Submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
How to apply
Apply directly on Legal Services NYC (LSNYC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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