Law Graduate – Housing Unit (Brooklyn)

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Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required: Juris Doctor (J.D.) + Licensed to practice law in NY State Minimum Experiences and Skills Required: Knowledge of, and experience in,

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Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of
Conduct client intake and assessment of client
Provide advice and counsel in Housing
Interview clients and witnesses, as appropriate, in preparation for litigation and/or court
Prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, negotiate Payouts, etc. in housing
Advise clients of their rights, laws, rulings, and regulations applicable to their
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to institute legal action on clients’
Develop legal strategies, arguments, and testimonies in preparation for presentation of cases for trials, hearings, and oral
File motions, briefs, pleadings, legal memos, and appeals with court
Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations as they relate to clients'
Coordinate follow up advocacy with lenders, agencies providing financial assistance,
Ensure paralegals conduct proper follow-up with all aspects of cases (i.e. – proper filing and service of court documents, follow-up with administrative and social agencies).
Coordinate with other attorneys to ensure case/ intake
Provide legal seminars and workshops for various
Attend appropriate
Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual
Maintain accurate and comprehensive client files including up to date case note
Participate in and coordinate with other housing, foreclosure prevention and consumer
Record all court dates in the shared court
Assists with billing cases, including completing billable hour forms and corresponding affidavits.
Assist new attorneys with housing court cases.
Research and analyze legal sources, including statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, legal codes, and other relevant authorities.
Conducts community and client outreach.
Delivers or directs the delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to an action.
Follows up with clients and other organizations regarding clients’ progress toward their legal goals.
Recommends and implements strategies to encourage and support clients’ full participation in their legal matters and processes.
Represents clients in Housing Court and administrative hearings before the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Section 8, Department of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), and other relevant agencies.
Advocates on behalf of clients when applications or benefits are denied, including preparing advocacy letters and other necessary documentation.
Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.

Requirements

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Juris Doctor (J.D.) + Licensed to practice law in NY State

Knowledge of, and experience in, civil litigation
Demonstrated commitment to public interest
Prior experience working with vulnerable populations.
Excellent written & verbal communication, and interpersonal
Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and
Strong Computer literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite

What We Offer

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Status: -Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse & inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics.