Staff Attorney, Economic Justice

About Access Justice Brooklyn

A pioneer of contemporary pro bono models and a progressive force in the community, Access Justice Brooklyn has provided free, high-quality legal services and education to our neighbors in need for over 35 years, helping ensure a more accessible legal system and equitable Brooklyn. Through our core program areas – advanced life planning, economic justice, family stabilization, homeowner assistance, and older adult services – we work to expand the availability of free, comprehensive legal support while contributing to the stability of Brooklyn households. Learn more about Access Justice Brooklyn by visiting www.accessjusticebrooklyn.org. 

Position Overview

Access Justice Brooklyn (AJB) is currently seeking an attorney to handle homeowner and consumer matters as part of AJB’s economic justice program. This is a great opportunity for an entry-level or junior attorney to build litigation skills through our high-volume practice, learn from AJB’s experienced staff, and receive cross-training in ancillary practice areas as our economic justice program grows.

Under the supervision of AJB’s Supervising Attorney, Economic Justice, this position will represent low-income homeowners in foreclosure cases, prepare loan modification and loss mitigation applications for homeowners, and provide consultations to homeowners through court-based foreclosure assistance clinics. The attorney will also help operate the Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office (CLARO) clinic in Brooklyn Civil Court each week, providing advice to unrepresented individuals facing debt collection, and offer limited-scope representation to consumer defendants through the court’s Volunteer Lawyer for the Day (VLFD) program. As they progress in their role, the attorney will also learn to prepare and file bankruptcy petitions for homeowner and consumer clients, as applicable.

In addition to managing a personal caseload, the attorney will assist in the training and supervision of volunteer attorneys and law students who join our staff in representing AJB clients.  

This position is currently hybrid, with three days per week in AJB’s Downtown Brooklyn office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and maintain a caseload of foreclosure, consumer debt, and bankruptcy matters, delivering excellent representation and client service
• Oversee cases placed with pro bono volunteers for representation, and assist with case screening and assignment in coordination with AJB’s Pro Bono team
• Support AJB’s relationships with private practitioners and corporate pro bono partners
• Conduct and organize community outreach and “know your rights” presentations, and assist in cultivation and relationship-building with community-based organizations, elected officials, and other legal providers to reach potential clients
• Contribute to developing and conducting Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training sessions for prospective volunteers
• Assist with grant reports and proposals in collaboration with AJB’s Development team
• Participate in special projects and events, including fundraising and volunteer recognition events, as needed
• Serve on committees, task forces and panels relating to policy issues and/or legislative reform efforts in relevant practice areas

Qualifications

• Admission to NYS Bar; law graduates with pending bar admission, or who intend to sit for the July 2026 exam, will be considered
• Demonstrated interest in litigation, consumer debt, bankruptcy, and/or foreclosure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility, creativity, and a sense of humor
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with individuals from many different cultures and backgrounds
• Significant capacity for independent, self-directed work
• Proficiency in Spanish is helpful but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range is $80,000-85,000 depending on candidate experience. Benefits include medical; dental; vision; employer-paid life, accidental death, and long-term disability insurance; 401K plan with employer discretionary contribution; flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care; pre-tax transit program; paid NY bar registration fees and bar memberships; and a liberal Paid Time Off policy, encompassing 30 days of PTO per calendar year in addition to office holidays and Summer Fridays (closing early on Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day).

Application

Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@accessjusticebk.org, with the position title – Staff Attorney, Economic Justice – in the subject line. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. 

Access Justice Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit and seek to grow and maintain a diverse staff, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, and national origin; disability; socioeconomic background; and sexual orientation and gender identity. For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, please visit https://www.accessjusticebrooklyn.org/about-us/mission-visions-values.