Deputy Unit Director(s) for Housing Law Unit (Right to Counsel Practice)

August 21

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Housing Law • Family Law • Benefits Law • Consumer Law • Education law

501 - 1000

Description

• The Deputy Director(s) will work closely with the Housing Unit Director and Deputy Directors to provide supervision to the Unit’s attorneys and paralegals • Strengthen relationships with community partners • Address systemic housing issues that perpetuate poverty • Handle administrative and grant responsibilities • Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Unit’s work • Supervise attorneys on a range of litigation including individual and group representation in Housing Court, administrative proceedings, and affirmative litigation in State and Federal Court • Intake management, onboarding and training new attorneys, community education, and outreach

Requirements

• A demonstrated passion for social justice and a commitment to working with low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity • Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to provide supportive and consistent supervision to attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in a fast-paced and high volume practice • Excellent persuasive writing and editing skills, experience with appellate advocacy • Minimum of 7 years of relevant litigation experience • Working knowledge of housing laws, court procedures, public benefits, and best practices in the field • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, with a high level of integrity • Ability to prioritize and meet multiple and competing deadlines • Prior supervision experience in a relevant setting, including implementation of Right to Counsel intake, mentoring/supervising a group of advocates in a fast-paced environment, and providing trainings and supervision to newer advocates daily • Strong ties to Brooklyn’s communities of color are helpful, but not required

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans • Contributions to a 403(b) plan • Generous leave time