Fall 2027 Right to Counsel Staff Attorneys/Law Graduates

The role

Attorneys and law graduates will provide legal representation to low-income tenants in housing court. They will engage in litigation, community outreach, and legal training to prevent evictions and protect housing rights.

What you will do

• Conducting intake and providing full legal representation in housing court proceedings
• Litigating cases in housing court, administrative forums, and state and federal courts
• Developing expertise in housing court practice, housing programs, subsidies, and public benefits
• Providing legal advice and counseling to tenants
• Conducting neighborhood-based legal clinics and know-your-rights workshops
• Identifying trends and recurring issues for potential impact litigation
• Providing trainings to other advocates, tenant associations, and community groups

Required qualifications

• A J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission or seeking admission to practice law in the State of New York
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods
• Excellent advocacy, analytic, writing, and leadership skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Ability to handle a diverse, fast-paced caseload

Nice to have

• Experience in housing, landlord/tenant, or related advocacy
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish or a language other than English frequently used by clients

Benefits

• Healthcare with low copays
• Comprehensive dental insurance
• Vision plan
• 23 vacation days the first year
• 28 vacation days per year thereafter
• 14 paid holidays
• 18 sick days per year
• Parental leave (average six months)
• Coverage for fertility treatment
• Internal Loan Repayment Assistance Program
• Access to internal Justice Learning Center for free CLEs

Before you apply

• Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

About the company

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is the largest civil legal services provider in the country. The organization fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers.