What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney - Housing Division position at Career Connection Network?
Direct hire, full-time opening for a knowledgeable Attorney to join our clients law team! This firm offers the following compensation and culture:
- A competitive salary (based on a pre-determined salary scale based on years of experience), law grads starting at $67K with experienced attorneys up to $118K.
- Full-time position with a 35-hour work week and shorter summer hours.
- Excellent benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, 3 weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays plus paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s, sick and personal leave, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, paid $50,000 life insurance, pension plan, HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts, and paid memberships.
- The opportunity to gain experience and provide representation across a wide range of practice areas with a dynamic legal team.
Position Summary/Responsibilities: The Attorney will be responsible for maintaining a caseload serving low-income clients relating to landlord/tenant and housing law, including evictions, unsafe housing conditions and discrimination. They will handle all aspects of legal representation including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, working with support staff, and hearing and trial work. The Attorney will also implements grant and contract requirements through casework, fosters pro bono involvement with the private bar, and engages in community legal education
Attorney Qualifications:
- J.D. and NYS Bar Admission (could be considered if Bar exam has been passed and formal admission is pending)
- Must be licensed in New York State.
- Previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities is preferred
- Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proof‐reading skills, with ability to be detail oriented.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic and multi‐sector team.
- Curious and self‐directed with an ability to anticipate client and healthcare partner needs.
- Cultural humility in working with low‐income clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio‐economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and limited English proficiency; and
- Familiarity with the diverse communities is a plus.
This is a great opportunity to use your law degree and skills to make a difference in your community! Apply today and call Career Connection Network at 716-630-7008 for more information!
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,222.00 - $118,250.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you offer any experience working with low-income clients?
- Are you currently admitted and registered with the NYS Bar Association? If not, have you successfully passed the Bar exam and is your admission pending?
- How many years of experience do you offer with civil litigation?
Education:
- Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
- attorney: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- second language (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $67,222 - $118,250
