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Make the Road New York .
Make the Road New York (MRNY) is a community‑based organization that builds the power of immigrant and working‑class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. MRNY operates community centers in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, and Westchester County and serves a membership of 28,000. It is a newly unionized workplace committed to social, economic, and racial justice.
Salary Range : $104,500 – $112,500 per year (based on skills and experience). Additional benefits include health insurance, 401(k), generous paid vacation, sick and personal days.
Key Responsibilities (Not Exhaustive)
Oversee the provision of housing‑related legal services to low‑income tenants and tenant associations in neighborhoods facing strong displacement pressure.
Provide exceptional supervision and support to a team of 5–7 housing attorneys and advocates.
Collaborate with MRNY organizers to build, support, and represent tenant associations.
Work closely with organizers to support member organizing campaigns through strategic litigation, legislative advocacy, research, media work, and action support.
Provide technical legal support for MRNY’s housing‑related policy and organizing campaigns, including drafting legislation, training staff and members, writing reports, lobbying, and representing MRNY at meetings with elected officials and coalition partners.
Coordinate community outreach, including tenant association meetings, community education efforts, written materials, workshops, and legal clinics.
Maintain a small docket of housing cases (e.g., holdovers, nonpayment proceedings, housing‑policy actions, Article 78 proceedings, administrative hearings).
Participate in team meetings, collaborate with external partners, and assist with case tracking and grant reporting.
Continuously learn movement lawyering theory, racialized capitalism, and other critical concepts that underpin MRNY’s approach.
Coordinate with the Legal Grants team and assist with grant reporting for the Housing and Benefits legal team.
Participate in leadership of the Legal Department to advance organizational goals and maintain strong funding relationships.
Job Requirements
Eligible to work in the U.S.
Admission to practice law in New York State.
Spanish language fluency.
At least 4 years of housing litigation experience.
Commitment to social justice, community building, and housing as a human right.
Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.
Experience working with documented/undocumented immigrants, domestic‑violence survivors, TGNCIQ communities, those touched by the criminal justice system, and youth.
Interest in supporting community organizing, campaigns, and policy and advocacy initiatives.
Job Competencies
Self‑starter with strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Professional, team‑oriented with a passion for excellence.
Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to work under pressure.
Working knowledge of spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, and a database (ideally Salesforce).
Flexible work schedule; evenings or weekends may be required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
High level of accountability and initiative; eager to support the organization as a whole.
Workplace Details
Location: Brooklyn office (hybrid schedule – 3 days in person, 2 days remote).
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
Industry: Civic and Social Organization
EEO Statement Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community‑based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from historically excluded groups.
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Supervising Housing Attorney
role at
Make the Road New York .
Make the Road New York (MRNY) is a community‑based organization that builds the power of immigrant and working‑class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. MRNY operates community centers in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, and Westchester County and serves a membership of 28,000. It is a newly unionized workplace committed to social, economic, and racial justice.
Salary Range : $104,500 – $112,500 per year (based on skills and experience). Additional benefits include health insurance, 401(k), generous paid vacation, sick and personal days.
Key Responsibilities (Not Exhaustive)
Oversee the provision of housing‑related legal services to low‑income tenants and tenant associations in neighborhoods facing strong displacement pressure.
Provide exceptional supervision and support to a team of 5–7 housing attorneys and advocates.
Collaborate with MRNY organizers to build, support, and represent tenant associations.
Work closely with organizers to support member organizing campaigns through strategic litigation, legislative advocacy, research, media work, and action support.
Provide technical legal support for MRNY’s housing‑related policy and organizing campaigns, including drafting legislation, training staff and members, writing reports, lobbying, and representing MRNY at meetings with elected officials and coalition partners.
Coordinate community outreach, including tenant association meetings, community education efforts, written materials, workshops, and legal clinics.
Maintain a small docket of housing cases (e.g., holdovers, nonpayment proceedings, housing‑policy actions, Article 78 proceedings, administrative hearings).
Participate in team meetings, collaborate with external partners, and assist with case tracking and grant reporting.
Continuously learn movement lawyering theory, racialized capitalism, and other critical concepts that underpin MRNY’s approach.
Coordinate with the Legal Grants team and assist with grant reporting for the Housing and Benefits legal team.
Participate in leadership of the Legal Department to advance organizational goals and maintain strong funding relationships.
Job Requirements
Eligible to work in the U.S.
Admission to practice law in New York State.
Spanish language fluency.
At least 4 years of housing litigation experience.
Commitment to social justice, community building, and housing as a human right.
Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.
Experience working with documented/undocumented immigrants, domestic‑violence survivors, TGNCIQ communities, those touched by the criminal justice system, and youth.
Interest in supporting community organizing, campaigns, and policy and advocacy initiatives.
Job Competencies
Self‑starter with strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Professional, team‑oriented with a passion for excellence.
Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to work under pressure.
Working knowledge of spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, and a database (ideally Salesforce).
Flexible work schedule; evenings or weekends may be required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
High level of accountability and initiative; eager to support the organization as a whole.
Workplace Details
Location: Brooklyn office (hybrid schedule – 3 days in person, 2 days remote).
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
Industry: Civic and Social Organization
EEO Statement Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community‑based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from historically excluded groups.
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