Staff Attorney, CAMBA Legal Services - Housing Unit

• Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government.
• Conduct client intake and assessment of client cases.
• Provide advice and counsel in Housing Law litigation.
• Interview clients and witnesses, as appropriate, in preparation for litigation and/or court proceedings.
• Prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, negotiate settlements, etc. and housing proceedings.
• Advise clients of their rights, laws, rulings, and regulations applicable to their case.
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or to institute legal action on clients’ behalf.
• Develop legal strategies, arguments, and testimonies in preparation for presentation of cases for trials, hearings, and oral arguments.
• File motions, briefs, pleadings, legal memos, and appeals with court clerk.
• Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations as they relate to clients' cases.
• Coordinate follow up advocacy with lenders, agencies providing financial assistance, etc.
• Ensure paralegals conduct proper follow-up with all aspects of cases (i.e. – proper filing and service of court documents, follow-up with administrative and social agencies).
• Coordinate with other attorneys to ensure case/ intake coverage.
• Provide legal seminars and workshops for various organizations.
• Attend appropriate trainings.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual report.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive client files including up to date case note documentation.
• Participate in and coordinate with other legal units at CAMBA, Legal Services such as foreclosure, consumer and immigration.
• Record all court dates in the shared court calendar.
• Represent clients in Housing Court and administrative hearings before the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and the New York City Housing Authority (Section 8), Department of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), etc.
• May assist with billing of cases, including the completion of billable hour forms and corresponding affidavits.
• May assist new attorneys in their housing court cases.
• May research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, legal codes, etc.
• May conduct outreach.
• May deliver or direct delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action.
• May follow up with clients and other organizations regarding client progress toward legal goals.
• May recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate fully in their own legal process.
• May advocate on behalf of clients when applications are denied i.e.-prepare advocacy letters, etc.
• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period of time. 

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) + Licensed to practice law in NY State

Preferred Qualifications:
• Must be in good standing with NY State Bar
• Knowledge of, and experience in, housing law preferred
• Ability to converse with clients in a language other than English preferred (Haitian/Creole, French, Spanish, Russian, etc.)

Compensation: $84,000 - $134,254 (Union Position) annually

Status: -Full-time (35 hours per week) 
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.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.