About This Role
We are looking for a dedicated attorney to support tenants in Bronx, New York who are at risk of losing their housing. This position offers the opportunity to advocate for low-income individuals through direct representation, legal counseling, and courtroom advocacy in Housing Court. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation skills, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to public interest work and equitable access to justice.Responsibilities:• Advise tenants on housing matters and provide legal guidance aimed at helping clients remain safely housed.• Manage a full docket of landlord-tenant matters, including non-payment and holdover cases, from initial intake through final resolution in Bronx Housing Court.• Advocate for clients in related administrative proceedings, such as benefit or tenancy termination hearings, when agency action affects housing stability.• Prepare pleadings, motions, orders to show cause, settlement documents, and other legal filings necessary to move cases…
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