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Supervising Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT) - New York, NY
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Supervising Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT)
#24-259
New York, New York, United States
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Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed
Sep 15, 2025
Job Description
Subject to continued funding and staffing priorities, the City-wide Housing Practice at The Legal Aid Society is seeking Supervising Attorneys to join our brand-new Emergency Response Teams (ERT) in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens Neighborhood Office.
Every day across New York City, hundreds of low-income families end up in the various housing courts seeking immediate assistance as they have been evicted or are facing eviction within the next 24 hours. These critical cases require immediate action. Under this program, a team of supervisors, attorneys, and paralegals will operate as an emergency response team to provide representation to these clients. The ERT provides clients with legal and social services, with the dual objectives of preventing the immediate threat of homelessness, and stabilizing families over time to reduce the risk of homelessness in partnership with social services agencies.
Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation. The Supervising Attorneys report to the Director of the Tenant Defense Housing practice for the assigned borough as well as to the Attorney-in-Charge of the City-wide Housing practice. The Supervising Attorneys will be responsible for the smooth and effective running of the Project in the assigned office. The Supervising Attorneys will also coordinate some grant projects, be a mentor to and supervise new and experienced staff and provide legal leadership in working with other staff to prioritize legal issues. The Supervising Attorneys are involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations and work closely with the Director, other Supervising Attorneys, Staff Attorneys, Paralegals to train, supervise and mentor staff. The Supervising Attorneys participate in Practice-wide management discussions and decision-making and are responsible for maintaining relationships with other stakeholders in the legal, court, and service communities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers
Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service
Maintain a reasonable individual caseload
Develop impact and/or affirmative litigation
Assist with the development, funding, implementation, and reporting of programs
Coordinate intake
Provide oversight of pro bono initiatives within the office
Respond to client, community, and staff concerns
Evaluate office needs and identify necessary resources to address the needs
Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies
Prepare and submit necessary grant-reporting paperwork
Assist with planning and conducting citywide and statewide coalition meetings and task forces
Foster and encourage teamwork and communication
Reinforce and maintain staff accountability
Train and mentor staff
Evaluate conflicting demands and prioritize workload
Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts
Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in the community
Conduct community education, training, and outreach and promote the work of the office, the Housing Practice, and the Civil Practice
Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours as needed
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications:
Admission to the New York State Bar
Will consider full time and part time (minimum 3 days per week) applicants
Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating individual and group cases in various forums, including state and federal courts
Demonstrated commitment to addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation
Knowledge in various practice areas within civil legal services practice
Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law and civil legal services
Demonstrated commitment to policy advocacy and administrative reform
Experience working with vulnerable populations, including but not limited to seniors
Demonstrated leadership ability
Grant-writing and fundraising experience
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice
Ability to work in a collaborative team model
Preferred qualifications:
Minimum of three years of legal practice preferred
Supervisory, mentoring, and management experience preferred
Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required
Pro bono, government, public service, and academic experience will be considered, but is not required
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.
Salary Range:
$99,444 - $163,507
The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more.
Click here to read more about benefits.
Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness
The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below.
studentaid.gov
hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs
WORK AUTHORIZATION
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be completed
online
via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:
Cover Letter
Resume
Writing Sample
For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email
jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org
.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one's internal deeply-held sense of one's gender which may be the same or different from one's sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one's name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms. Location
Manhattan - Civil Practice Lower Manhattan Neighborhood Office #J-18808-Ljbffr
Supervising Attorney, Emergency Response Team (ERT)
#24-259
New York, New York, United States
Apply
Apply for this job now!
Apply
Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed
Sep 15, 2025
Job Description
Subject to continued funding and staffing priorities, the City-wide Housing Practice at The Legal Aid Society is seeking Supervising Attorneys to join our brand-new Emergency Response Teams (ERT) in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens Neighborhood Office.
Every day across New York City, hundreds of low-income families end up in the various housing courts seeking immediate assistance as they have been evicted or are facing eviction within the next 24 hours. These critical cases require immediate action. Under this program, a team of supervisors, attorneys, and paralegals will operate as an emergency response team to provide representation to these clients. The ERT provides clients with legal and social services, with the dual objectives of preventing the immediate threat of homelessness, and stabilizing families over time to reduce the risk of homelessness in partnership with social services agencies.
Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation. The Supervising Attorneys report to the Director of the Tenant Defense Housing practice for the assigned borough as well as to the Attorney-in-Charge of the City-wide Housing practice. The Supervising Attorneys will be responsible for the smooth and effective running of the Project in the assigned office. The Supervising Attorneys will also coordinate some grant projects, be a mentor to and supervise new and experienced staff and provide legal leadership in working with other staff to prioritize legal issues. The Supervising Attorneys are involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations and work closely with the Director, other Supervising Attorneys, Staff Attorneys, Paralegals to train, supervise and mentor staff. The Supervising Attorneys participate in Practice-wide management discussions and decision-making and are responsible for maintaining relationships with other stakeholders in the legal, court, and service communities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers
Monitor and maintain a high standard of representation and client service
Maintain a reasonable individual caseload
Develop impact and/or affirmative litigation
Assist with the development, funding, implementation, and reporting of programs
Coordinate intake
Provide oversight of pro bono initiatives within the office
Respond to client, community, and staff concerns
Evaluate office needs and identify necessary resources to address the needs
Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies
Prepare and submit necessary grant-reporting paperwork
Assist with planning and conducting citywide and statewide coalition meetings and task forces
Foster and encourage teamwork and communication
Reinforce and maintain staff accountability
Train and mentor staff
Evaluate conflicting demands and prioritize workload
Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts
Represent the Civil Practice and Legal Aid in the community
Conduct community education, training, and outreach and promote the work of the office, the Housing Practice, and the Civil Practice
Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours as needed
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications:
Admission to the New York State Bar
Will consider full time and part time (minimum 3 days per week) applicants
Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating individual and group cases in various forums, including state and federal courts
Demonstrated commitment to addressing fundamental issues of poverty and justice within a comprehensive civil legal services model of representation
Knowledge in various practice areas within civil legal services practice
Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
Demonstrated commitment to and experience in public interest law and civil legal services
Demonstrated commitment to policy advocacy and administrative reform
Experience working with vulnerable populations, including but not limited to seniors
Demonstrated leadership ability
Grant-writing and fundraising experience
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Commitment to exploring alternative approaches for legal practice
Ability to work in a collaborative team model
Preferred qualifications:
Minimum of three years of legal practice preferred
Supervisory, mentoring, and management experience preferred
Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required
Pro bono, government, public service, and academic experience will be considered, but is not required
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.
Salary Range:
$99,444 - $163,507
The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more.
Click here to read more about benefits.
Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness
The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below.
studentaid.gov
hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs
WORK AUTHORIZATION
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be completed
online
via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:
Cover Letter
Resume
Writing Sample
For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email
jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org
.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one's internal deeply-held sense of one's gender which may be the same or different from one's sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one's name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms. Location
Manhattan - Civil Practice Lower Manhattan Neighborhood Office #J-18808-Ljbffr