Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC)
Supervising Housing Attorney
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), New York, New York, us, 10261
Join to apply for the
Supervising Housing Attorney
role at
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) 3 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Supervising Housing Attorney
role at
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) Agency Background
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 that has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 100 staff serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their crises resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency. Our Legal Services, Social Services, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including housing, income, nutrition and health. Our Community Organizing program empowers groups of residents to collectively secure longer term and larger scale improvements to their own basic needs. Our Education & Career Services program imparts individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures.
Agency Background
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 that has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 100 staff serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their crises resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency.
Our Legal Services, Social Services, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including housing, income, nutrition and health. Our Community Organizing program empowers groups of residents to collectively secure longer term and larger scale improvements to their own basic needs. Our Education & Career Services program imparts individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures.
Job Title:
Supervising Attorney
Department:
Legal, Organizing, & Advocacy
Unit:
Housing
Reports to:
Assistant Director for Housing
Location:
Main Office: 45 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033
FLSA:
Exempt
Model:
Hybrid
Summary Of Responsibilities
A management position in NMIC’s Legal Department responsible for supervising housing attorneys’ work in individual housing matters. This position also maintains a small independent caseload of housing cases.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Attorney Supervision
Ensure proper support and mentorship for staff attorneys, including providing in court supervision, individual case review meetings, document review, and ad hoc support. Support staff attorneys providing services under NMIC’s housing contracts. Set and enforce expectations for staff attorneys in developing case strategy, maintaining proper litigation schedules, administering cases (including proper case notes and calendaring), and following best practices, in coordination with the Assistant Director for Housing, the Managing Housing Attorney, and other supervisory staff. Coordinate trial dates with the Managing Housing Attorney, Assistant Director for Housing and other supervisory staff. Second seat entry level attorneys at motions and trials. Troubleshoot case issues in housing court. Mentor attorneys to support their professional development. Lead group attorney meetings (on rotation with other supervisors). Provide general court supervision (on rotation with other supervisors). Provide supervision during court intake, in coordination with the Managing Housing Attorney.
Client Representation
Maintain a small individual caseload (approximately one quarter the caseload of a staff attorney). Represent clients through administrative hearings, trials and appeals.
Service Coordination
Collaborate with the Assistant Director for Housing, Managing Housing Attorney, and other members of the Legal Department management team to provide high quality services across the department. Attend department and agency meetings as required. Additional tasks may be assigned.
Qualifications
JD and NYS Bar admission At least 3 years of housing legal experience required. Experience working with similar populations in a community-based setting strongly preferred. Proven mentoring skills. Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Strong verbal and writing skills in English. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are strongly preferred.
SALARY/BENEFITS:
NMIC offers a competitive salary based on experience and education as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid time off including 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days, and 11 agency holidays, plus the week off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day; a 401k with agency contribution; and other benefits.
The salary range for this position is
$103,800-107,800.
Nmic Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Strategy/Planning and Information Technology Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) by 2x Get notified about new Supervisor jobs in
New York, NY . Retail Store Inventory and Operations Manager
New York, NY $60,000 - $70,000 3 weeks ago New York, NY $110,000 - $120,000 1 day ago Assistant Manager, Commercial Planning and Operations
New York, NY $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 1 week ago Operations Supervisor / Customer Service Agent
New York, NY $50,000.00 - $84,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $90,000.00 - $92,000.00 1 month ago Manhattan, NY $72,400.00 - $101,400.00 3 weeks ago New York, NY $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 3 weeks ago New York, NY $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 19 hours ago New York, NY $70,000.00 - $76,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 2 days ago Airline Customer Service Supervisor in Newark Airport
New York, NY $90,000 - $105,000 2 weeks ago New Store Retail Operations Manager - New York
KidStrong Assistant General Manager - SoHo, NYC
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Supervising Housing Attorney
role at
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) 3 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Supervising Housing Attorney
role at
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) Agency Background
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 that has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 100 staff serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their crises resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency. Our Legal Services, Social Services, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including housing, income, nutrition and health. Our Community Organizing program empowers groups of residents to collectively secure longer term and larger scale improvements to their own basic needs. Our Education & Career Services program imparts individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures.
Agency Background
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 that has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 100 staff serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their crises resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency.
Our Legal Services, Social Services, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including housing, income, nutrition and health. Our Community Organizing program empowers groups of residents to collectively secure longer term and larger scale improvements to their own basic needs. Our Education & Career Services program imparts individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures.
Job Title:
Supervising Attorney
Department:
Legal, Organizing, & Advocacy
Unit:
Housing
Reports to:
Assistant Director for Housing
Location:
Main Office: 45 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033
FLSA:
Exempt
Model:
Hybrid
Summary Of Responsibilities
A management position in NMIC’s Legal Department responsible for supervising housing attorneys’ work in individual housing matters. This position also maintains a small independent caseload of housing cases.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Attorney Supervision
Ensure proper support and mentorship for staff attorneys, including providing in court supervision, individual case review meetings, document review, and ad hoc support. Support staff attorneys providing services under NMIC’s housing contracts. Set and enforce expectations for staff attorneys in developing case strategy, maintaining proper litigation schedules, administering cases (including proper case notes and calendaring), and following best practices, in coordination with the Assistant Director for Housing, the Managing Housing Attorney, and other supervisory staff. Coordinate trial dates with the Managing Housing Attorney, Assistant Director for Housing and other supervisory staff. Second seat entry level attorneys at motions and trials. Troubleshoot case issues in housing court. Mentor attorneys to support their professional development. Lead group attorney meetings (on rotation with other supervisors). Provide general court supervision (on rotation with other supervisors). Provide supervision during court intake, in coordination with the Managing Housing Attorney.
Client Representation
Maintain a small individual caseload (approximately one quarter the caseload of a staff attorney). Represent clients through administrative hearings, trials and appeals.
Service Coordination
Collaborate with the Assistant Director for Housing, Managing Housing Attorney, and other members of the Legal Department management team to provide high quality services across the department. Attend department and agency meetings as required. Additional tasks may be assigned.
Qualifications
JD and NYS Bar admission At least 3 years of housing legal experience required. Experience working with similar populations in a community-based setting strongly preferred. Proven mentoring skills. Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Strong verbal and writing skills in English. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are strongly preferred.
SALARY/BENEFITS:
NMIC offers a competitive salary based on experience and education as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid time off including 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days, and 11 agency holidays, plus the week off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day; a 401k with agency contribution; and other benefits.
The salary range for this position is
$103,800-107,800.
Nmic Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Strategy/Planning and Information Technology Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) by 2x Get notified about new Supervisor jobs in
New York, NY . Retail Store Inventory and Operations Manager
New York, NY $60,000 - $70,000 3 weeks ago New York, NY $110,000 - $120,000 1 day ago Assistant Manager, Commercial Planning and Operations
New York, NY $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 1 week ago Operations Supervisor / Customer Service Agent
New York, NY $50,000.00 - $84,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $90,000.00 - $92,000.00 1 month ago Manhattan, NY $72,400.00 - $101,400.00 3 weeks ago New York, NY $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 3 weeks ago New York, NY $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 19 hours ago New York, NY $70,000.00 - $76,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 2 days ago Airline Customer Service Supervisor in Newark Airport
New York, NY $90,000 - $105,000 2 weeks ago New Store Retail Operations Manager - New York
KidStrong Assistant General Manager - SoHo, NYC
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr