Staff Attorney, Neighborhood Stabilization Project (foreclosure Prevention And Community Economic Development))

Legalservicesnyc

Bronx, New York, United States
$85,612 - $164,905 py
Hybrid (5 days in-person over a 10-day pay period)
Litigating foreclosure actions
Transactional legal counsel
Community education and outreach
Legal Services NYC is seeking two Staff Attorneys for its Neighborhood Stabilization Project in the Bronx, focusing on foreclosure prevention and community economic development. The ideal candidates should have at least three years of litigation experience, particularly in areas related to housing and economic justice, and a commitment to serving low-income communities

Job Summary

  • Legal Services NYC fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers.
  • The attorneys will handle a diverse and high-volume caseload involving individual foreclosure actions, partition cases, predatory lending, and deed theft cases.
  • The attorneys will also represent low-income cooperative buildings on transactional matters, assist small businesses in commercial lease disputes, and help not-for-profit organizations with corporate formation.

Matching Summary

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Legal Services NYC is seeking two Staff Attorneys for its Neighborhood Stabilization Project in the Bronx, focusing on foreclosure prevention and community economic development. The ideal candidates should have at least three years of litigation experience, particularly in areas related to housing and economic justice, and a commitment to serving low-income communities.

Salary

$85,612 - $164,905

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Litigating foreclosure actions
  • Transactional legal counsel
  • Community education and outreach
  • Case management and record keeping

Nice-to-have

  • Deep connection to low-income communities
  • Commitment to DEIB mission
  • Interest in collaborating with community groups

Key Requirements

  • Admission to the New York State Bar
  • Minimum of three years of litigation experience
  • Experience drafting dispositive motions
  • Experience with court appearances and oral advocacy
  • Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice

Work Rights

Not specified

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