Supervising Attorney

Job Title: Supervising Attorney

Location: Bronx, New York

FLSA Classification: Full-time (35 hours), Exempt

Role Summary

The Supervising Attorney will supervise a team of staff attorneys and paralegals. The Supervising Attorney holds a leadership role, he/she is responsible to train and mentor the legal. The Supervising Attorney needs to have strong management skills, experience in conflict resolution, and provide culturally sensitive services to low-income families of the Bronx. The Staff Attorney represents NAICA clients facing eviction in the Bronx County Court House (Housing Court).

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties

The Supervising Attorney is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to supervise a team of about eight attorneys and five paralegals;
• Train, supervise and mentor staff;
• Prepare staff attorneys and paralegals for appearance for full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx Housing Court and the NYCHA part and appear with them as necessary;
• Oversee a weekly high volume, court based intake process for Universal Access;
• Conduct outreach, including facilitating educational workshops and trainings;
• Manage referrals made to our agency;
• Review and revise legal agreements, documents, motions, orders to show cause, etc.;
• Judge the merits and spot the issues of court cases that we are assigned by the court, the Department of Social Services, or self-referred;
• Respond tactfully to client, community and staff concerns;
• Create and maintain a professional work environment that fosters excellent legal outcomes, effective teamwork and clear communication;
• Reinforce and maintain staff accountability;
• Develop and maintain relationships with community based organizations, government agencies, elected officials and the courts;
• Participate with HRA working groups and other meetings regarding Universal Access;
• Experience providing client representation and handling a case from intake to closing
• Strong team building skills and ability to work individually
• Professional ethics and integrity
• Excellent communication, research, organizational and writing skills
• Ability to anticipate legal issues
• Experience working with low income individuals

Physical Requirements

1. Position is primarily sedentary.
2. Operating computer equipment and/or similar office machinery is essential.
3. Self-expression is mandatory with the ability to exchange information.
4. Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
5. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
6. Must be able to travel to multiple NYC sites as needed.

Work Environment / Schedule Requirements

1. Office setting with regular exposure to computer screens and moderate noise levels.
2. May be required to work shifts, including evenings or night tours and/or Saturdays, Sundays and holidays with holiday pay differential.
3. This is a full-time, exempt position. While standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on organizational needs, deadlines, or events.

Qualifications

• An attorney in good standing in New York State with 2-5 years’ experience including trial experience
• Admitted to New York Bar and Litigation experience
• Familiarity with New York City housing law and public benefits
• Ability to handle stress and work in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Strong time management skills
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English for administrative purposes.
• Must pass drug screening to be appointed.
• This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.