Supervising Attorney

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise one to five staff attorneys in housing rights litigation, including eviction defense, fair housing claims, and tenant association representation.
• Maintain a personal caseload of complex litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Conduct weekly check-ins with supervisees to review cases, provide litigation strategy guidance, and ensure professional development.
• Collaborate with the Director of Litigation to meet grant deliverables, organizational goals, and performance indicators.
• Liaise with community partners, elected officials, and coalitions to advance housing justice and develop collaborative networks.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients, including staffing clinics and leading community education events.
• Work closely with organizers to ensure legal and community organizing efforts are synchronized.
• Manage detailed case records using LegalServer and Google Drive.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in housing rights litigation.
• Proven ability to supervise staff attorneys and provide professional coaching.
• Expertise in state and federal court proceedings, including New York City Civil Court and Federal District Courts.
• Experience representing tenant associations and working within community-based frameworks.
• Ability to manage a significant caseload while providing high-quality legal representation.

Benefits

• Salary range of $110,000.00 – $135,000.00, commensurate with experience.

About the Company

Communities Resist (CoRe) is dedicated to advancing housing rights and justice through strategic litigation, community organizing, and advocacy. We work to empower distressed communities and fight for fair housing and tenant protections.