Fall 2026 Right to Counsel Staff Attorneys/Law Graduates
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. They are seeking law graduates and/or staff attorneys to join their Fall 2026 class of Right to Counsel attorneys, who will engage in litigation to help protect the rights of tenants facing eviction.
Responsibilities
- Conducting intake and providing full legal representation in housing court proceedings to New York City tenants referred to LSNYC through the Right to Counsel initiative in NYC housing courts, and through other referral sources
- Litigating cases in housing court, administrative forums, appellate courts, and other state and federal courts on behalf of people facing eviction, and in affirmative cases challenging agencies and actors who threaten New York City residents' ability to obtain and retain affordable housing
- Developing expertise in housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits
- Providing legal advice and counseling to tenants as needed
- Conducting neighborhood-based legal clinics and know-your-rights workshops
- Identifying trends and recurring issues for potential impact litigation
- Providing trainings to other advocates, tenant associations, community members, and community groups
Skills
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission (or seeking admission) to practice law in the State of New York
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods
- Excellent advocacy, analytic, writing, and leadership skills
- Strong time management and organization skills including the ability to handle a diverse, fast-paced caseload generated by a Right to Counsel civil defender practice where clients may have a legal entitlement to representation
- Experience in housing, landlord/tenant, or related advocacy, preferred
- Fluency or proficiency in either Spanish or a language other than English that is frequently used by our clients is preferred
Benefits
- Exceptional healthcare with low copays (for which employees pay only 1% of their salaries per year)
- Comprehensive dental insurance
- A vision plan
- Generous vacation days (21 days the first year; 28 days/year thereafter) *that people routinely use*
- 14 paid holidays
- 18 sick days/year
- Industry-leading parental leave (on average six months)
- Coverage for fertility treatment
- Employees with student loan debt also have access to our internal Loan Repayment Assistance Program
- All non-managerial staff, including those hired in this position, are part of one union
- The position is hybrid permitting 50% remote work, job duties permitting
- LSNYC employees have numerous opportunities for growth and professional development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which provides opportunities to earn free CLEs and gain experience as a trainer
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