Supervising Attorney, Tenants' Rights Unit
Quick answer
NYLAG is hiring a Supervising Attorney, Tenants' Rights Unit, to provide strategic leadership and supervision to a team of attorneys, paralegals, and interns in New York, NY, with a salary range of $115,532 to $130,466 based on years of legal experience.
- Role
- Supervising Attorney, Tenants' Rights Unit
- Organization
- NYLAG
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Legal
The role
NYLAG is seeking an experienced housing attorney to join the Tenants' Rights Unit's supervisory team, providing strategic leadership and supervision to a team of attorneys, paralegals, and interns.
What you'll do
- Supervising a team of attorneys, paralegals, and interns
- Providing strategic leadership and direction
- Carrying a small caseload
- Serving as an internal resource
- Assisting with grant management
- Conducting outreach to impacted communities
What it takes
- At least four years of relevant legal experience
- Experience representing tenants in housing matters
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and racial justice
- Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills
- Experience supervising or mentoring staff
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in New York, NY, with a hybrid work policy.
What is the salary range?
The salary range is between $115,532 and $130,466 based on years of legal experience.
When is the application deadline?
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the deadline for applications being October 6, 2026.
What are the required qualifications?
Candidates must have at least four years of relevant legal experience, experience representing tenants in housing matters, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law and racial justice.
What are the benefits?
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, and flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care.
How to apply
Apply directly on NYLAG's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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