Supervising Attorney Consumer, CAMBA Legal Services, Brooklyn

August 27

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Economic Development • Education & Youth Development • Family Support Services • Health • Housing Services & Development

1001 - 5000

Description

• Lead direct reports to encourage them to excel in their roles • Provide supervision to staff and other supervising attorneys • Troubleshoot issues related to clients, direct reporting staff, and program operations • Work with direct reporting staff to improve services through client feedback, training, and other appropriate mechanisms • Conduct intake on the assigned week • Record case notes and outcomes in a timely fashion in CLS’s data base • Conduct client intake and assessment of client cases • Interview clients and witnesses, as appropriate, in preparation for litigation and/or court proceedings • Prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, negotiate work outs, etc. in consumer proceedings • Develop legal strategies, arguments, and testimonies in preparation for presentation of cases for trials, hearings, and oral arguments • Draft and file motions, briefs, pleadings, legal memos, and appeals • Provide legal seminars, trainings, and workshops for various organizations • Represent clients in courts and administrative agencies • Advise clients of their rights, laws, rulings, and regulations applicable to their case • Monitor clients' progress to ensure program outcomes are achieved • Review written documentation related to clients' cases for accuracy, completeness, and clarity

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree • Admitted to the New York State Bar, Active and in Good Standing • Minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience in housing law or a related field • Supervisory experience preferred • Knowledge of, and experience in, civil litigation required • Demonstrated commitment to public interest work • Excellent written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel • Strong Computer literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite products

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match • Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time) • Paid holidays