Description

As Deputy Director, you will shape the direction and manage administrative and programmatic operations of the Housing Unit, supervise staff attorneys and supervisors, develop community partnerships, and identify systemic housing trends for strategic litigation. Your work is critical to advancing New York City's Right to Counsel law and fighting housing instability for low-income residents.

Requirements

• 5+ years housing litigation experience
• Expertise in housing law, policy, court practice, subsidies, and public benefits
• Excellent legal writing, litigation, and advocacy skills
• Strong interpersonal, teaching/training, and organizational skills
• Prior supervisory experience preferred; proficiency in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Shape direction and manage operations of Housing Unit
• Supervise housing staff attorneys and supervisors
• Manage grant responsibilities and reporting
• Develop relationships with community organizations
• Identify systemic housing trends for strategic litigation