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Description

Our client is a leading multi-service agency with over 100 staff members serving New York City—particularly upper Manhattan and the Bronx.

Position Summary

The Supervising Attorney is a leadership role within the Legal Department, responsible for overseeing the work of housing attorneys handling individual housing matters. In addition to supervisory duties, the Supervising Attorney will maintain a small independent caseload.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Attorney Supervision

+ Provide support and mentorship to staff attorneys, including in-court supervision and case review.

+ Offer document review and ad hoc legal support.

+ Assist attorneys working under housing contracts.

+ Set and enforce expectations around case strategy, litigation schedules, documentation, and best practices.

+ Coordinate trial dates in collaboration with other supervisory staff.

+ Second-seat new attorneys at motions and trials.

+ Troubleshoot housing court issues and serve as a resource for legal guidance.

+ Support the professional development of junior attorneys.

+ Lead and participate in group attorney meetings and general court supervision rotations.

+ Supervise court intake operations.

Client Representation

+ Maintain a reduced individual caseload (approximately 25% of a staff attorney’s caseload).

+ Represent clients in administrative hearings, trials, and appeals.

Service Coordination

+ Collaborate with department leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery.

+ Attend relevant departmental and agency-wide meetings.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

+ Requirements

Qualifications

+ Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the New York State Bar required.

+ Minimum of 3 years of housing law experience.

+ Strongly preferred: Experience working with similar populations in community-based settings.

+ Demonstrated mentoring and leadership abilities.

+ Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills strongly preferred.

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