RiseBoro Community Partnership
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RiseBoro Community Partnership . Location: 1875 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY • Full Time • Salary: $80,050.00 - $130,050.00 • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, 35 hours per week Responsibilities
Provide full-scope legal representation to community residents marginalized by poverty, including propounding and responding to discovery, conducting depositions, pre/post-trial motions, and trials Represent tenants in administrative proceedings Provide client advocacy with social service organizations, governmental agencies, and other third parties to obtain needed services and benefits, as necessary Input and maintain accurate up-to-date case file and tracking information Provide workshops to tenants and community residents on their housing rights Attend community meetings and events Attend staff and case strategy meetings Identify systemic problems that affect clients’ housing rights and address the challenges through affirmative litigation Other related duties as assigned Competencies
Excellent legal research and writing skills Possess and exhibit excellent litigation skills, including pleadings, orders to show cause, motions to dismiss, defending and demanding depositions, oral arguments, and trial and/or appellate experience Knowledge of Public Benefits/Entitlements highly preferred Excellent interpersonal communication skills Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage and maintain a high caseload Ability to work independently, and collaboratively as a team Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, and meet critical deadlines Ability to analyze situations and use sound judgment Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals Ability to anticipate next steps, troubleshoot, and problem-solve Possess a high degree of professional ethics, integrity, and work ethic Bilingual Fluent/Proficient Speaker highly preferred Computer proficiency sufficient to undertake legal research and draft legal documents Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities Demonstrated commitment to supporting the work that affects communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.) Education And Experience
A minimum of 1 year of related experience; 2-3 years of related experience preferred Juris Doctor degree and Admission to New York State Bar required Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action Policy
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.
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Join to apply for the
Staff Attorney, LEAP
role at
RiseBoro Community Partnership . Location: 1875 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY • Full Time • Salary: $80,050.00 - $130,050.00 • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, 35 hours per week Responsibilities
Provide full-scope legal representation to community residents marginalized by poverty, including propounding and responding to discovery, conducting depositions, pre/post-trial motions, and trials Represent tenants in administrative proceedings Provide client advocacy with social service organizations, governmental agencies, and other third parties to obtain needed services and benefits, as necessary Input and maintain accurate up-to-date case file and tracking information Provide workshops to tenants and community residents on their housing rights Attend community meetings and events Attend staff and case strategy meetings Identify systemic problems that affect clients’ housing rights and address the challenges through affirmative litigation Other related duties as assigned Competencies
Excellent legal research and writing skills Possess and exhibit excellent litigation skills, including pleadings, orders to show cause, motions to dismiss, defending and demanding depositions, oral arguments, and trial and/or appellate experience Knowledge of Public Benefits/Entitlements highly preferred Excellent interpersonal communication skills Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage and maintain a high caseload Ability to work independently, and collaboratively as a team Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, and meet critical deadlines Ability to analyze situations and use sound judgment Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals Ability to anticipate next steps, troubleshoot, and problem-solve Possess a high degree of professional ethics, integrity, and work ethic Bilingual Fluent/Proficient Speaker highly preferred Computer proficiency sufficient to undertake legal research and draft legal documents Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities Demonstrated commitment to supporting the work that affects communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.) Education And Experience
A minimum of 1 year of related experience; 2-3 years of related experience preferred Juris Doctor degree and Admission to New York State Bar required Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action Policy
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.
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