Housing and Benefits Attorney, CJP

Position Information

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position in the collective bargaining unit. The position is based at BDS’s offices in downtown Brooklyn and NYC courts and administrative forums.

BDS determines salary on a pay scale based on education and experience. For this position there is a salary range of $97,000 for recent law graduate to $184,000 for an attorney with 30 years of experience. BDS offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 403(b)-retirement plan. In order to support work/life balance and family-friendly policies, BDS has generous vacation, sick, holiday, family, and medical leave policies.

Responsibilities:

Engage in direct representation of individuals and groups in housing and benefits matters in multiple civil and administrative forums.
Provide advice and counsel to criminal, family, and immigration defense colleagues and clients during ongoing proceedings.
Investigate and research potential policy and litigation avenues.
Research and write internal memoranda and train staff and outside organizations.
Consult with clients and community members and develop Know Your Rights resources.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications

Admission to the New York bar or eligibility to become admitted.
Prior experience providing direct legal services representation in eviction defense, public benefits advocacy or similar field.
Interest in strategizing issues for clients who face multiple interrelated issues.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work across practices with colleagues concurrently representing clients.
Efficient, organized work style and an ability to prioritize quickly and manage multiple deadlines and emergencies.
A willingness to learn multiple practice areas and a strong desire to develop a multi-disciplinary practice.
Proficiency in a second language is a plus.