Pro Bono Scholar, Housing Practice

About the Company

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. For over 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal services that help our clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care.

Responsibilities

• Conducting intake and providing full legal representation in housing court proceedings to New York City tenants
• Litigating cases in housing court, administrative forums, appellate courts, and other state and federal courts
• Developing expertise in housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits
• Providing legal advice and counseling to tenants as needed
• Conducting neighborhood-based legal clinics and know-your-rights workshops
• Identifying trends and recurring issues for potential impact litigation
• Providing trainings to other advocates, tenant associations, community members, and community groups

Requirements

• Participant in the New York State Pro Bono Scholar program
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working in low-income communities
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent advocacy, analytic, writing, and leadership skills
• Strong time management and organization skills to handle a fast-paced caseload

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in housing, landlord/tenant, or related advocacy
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish or other languages frequently used by clients