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Tenants Advocacy Staff Attorney Tenants Advocacy Program - Cornell Law School
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Tenants Advocacy Staff Attorney (Tenants Advocacy Program – Cornell Law School)
Reporting to Cornell Law School’s Director of the Tenants Advocacy Program, William Niebel, and the Tenants Advocacy Supervising Attorney, Kathryn Krause Wozer, the Tenants Advocacy Staff Attorney will have primary responsibility for reviewing and accepting cases from the Tenants Advocacy Program Hotline, dedicated to providing legal services to support low‑income tenants.
The Tenants Advocacy Staff Attorney will:
Work independently to accept cases and expand the hotline’s reach across Allegany, Chemung, Monroe, Tioga, Tompkins, Schuyler, and Steuben counties, focusing on tenants at or below the poverty line and those unable to be served by Legal Assistance of Western New York.
Conduct affirmative outreach to service providers across these counties in partnership with the Program Director and Supervising Attorney to build the hotline and broaden its scope of representation.
Provide expanded representation to hotline clients, including negotiation, drafting letters, and representation in eviction court.
Supervise pro‑bono students on the hotline and work closely with the Tenants Advocacy Program Director to increase the number of cases accepted, and mentor students working on their cases.
Assist students from the Tenants Advocacy Practicum on active matters, helping them become familiar with housing‑justice issues and aiding their professional development.
Develop partnerships with service providers and Legal Assistance of Western New York to close gaps in services for tenants facing eviction and homelessness.
Collaborate with the Program Director, Supervising Attorney, local housing attorneys, practicum students, tenants’ unions, and advocacy groups to enhance impact, research legal and factual questions, draft memos, work with clients and witnesses, present oral arguments, and train pro‑bono students.
Travel as required for litigation, conferences, speaking engagements, and trips to each of the seven counties the hotline covers.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a J.D. or equivalent, be admitted to the New York bar, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, and the temperament to collaborate with a network of tenant‑advocacy groups, legal aid organizations, private volunteer attorneys, and advocacy organizations. Candidates should also be able to supervise and mentor law students, work collaboratively in a team‑based environment, be self‑starter, and operate with light supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in housing‑justice advocacy, supervising other lawyers or law students, and strong relationships with organizations likely to partner with the Practicum—local service providers, legal aid organizations, legal aid tech nonprofits, and tenant unions across the seven counties.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including a description of any relevant life or work experience, your Curriculum Vitae, two legal writing samples (either an unedited copy of a pre‑filing brief or a client memorandum), and references to the original posting at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31417. Additional information may be requested during the application process.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to early applicants. All application materials should be received by January 31, 2026.
The expected starting salary for this position is $78,000.
Employment Assistance
For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu. If you require an accommodation for a disability, contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at (607) 255‑2242 or email accommodations@cornell.edu.
Notice to Applicants
Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by
clicking here . This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.
EEO Statement
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy, age, creed, religion, disability, arrest and conviction record, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
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The Tenants Advocacy Staff Attorney will:
Work independently to accept cases and expand the hotline’s reach across Allegany, Chemung, Monroe, Tioga, Tompkins, Schuyler, and Steuben counties, focusing on tenants at or below the poverty line and those unable to be served by Legal Assistance of Western New York.
Conduct affirmative outreach to service providers across these counties in partnership with the Program Director and Supervising Attorney to build the hotline and broaden its scope of representation.
Provide expanded representation to hotline clients, including negotiation, drafting letters, and representation in eviction court.
Supervise pro‑bono students on the hotline and work closely with the Tenants Advocacy Program Director to increase the number of cases accepted, and mentor students working on their cases.
Assist students from the Tenants Advocacy Practicum on active matters, helping them become familiar with housing‑justice issues and aiding their professional development.
Develop partnerships with service providers and Legal Assistance of Western New York to close gaps in services for tenants facing eviction and homelessness.
Collaborate with the Program Director, Supervising Attorney, local housing attorneys, practicum students, tenants’ unions, and advocacy groups to enhance impact, research legal and factual questions, draft memos, work with clients and witnesses, present oral arguments, and train pro‑bono students.
Travel as required for litigation, conferences, speaking engagements, and trips to each of the seven counties the hotline covers.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a J.D. or equivalent, be admitted to the New York bar, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, and the temperament to collaborate with a network of tenant‑advocacy groups, legal aid organizations, private volunteer attorneys, and advocacy organizations. Candidates should also be able to supervise and mentor law students, work collaboratively in a team‑based environment, be self‑starter, and operate with light supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in housing‑justice advocacy, supervising other lawyers or law students, and strong relationships with organizations likely to partner with the Practicum—local service providers, legal aid organizations, legal aid tech nonprofits, and tenant unions across the seven counties.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including a description of any relevant life or work experience, your Curriculum Vitae, two legal writing samples (either an unedited copy of a pre‑filing brief or a client memorandum), and references to the original posting at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31417. Additional information may be requested during the application process.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to early applicants. All application materials should be received by January 31, 2026.
The expected starting salary for this position is $78,000.
Employment Assistance
For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu. If you require an accommodation for a disability, contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at (607) 255‑2242 or email accommodations@cornell.edu.
Notice to Applicants
Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by
clicking here . This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.
EEO Statement
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy, age, creed, religion, disability, arrest and conviction record, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
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