Supervising Attorney at Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs, Inc. – Bronx, New York

Join a team where your professional growth directly impacts vulnerable families across New York City by providing crucial housing services and eviction prevention legal support that helps clients achieve permanent, stable housing.

At NAICA, we’re committed to being an employer of choice by attracting top talent, fostering an engaging work environment, and providing the support you need to advance your career while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Title: Supervising Attorney

Location: New York Metropolitan Area

Reports to: Director of Legal Services

Pay Range: $133,000 - $133,000 per year

FLSA Status: Exempt

Status: Full-time (35 hour per week)

Role Summary: The Supervising Attorney will supervise a team of staff attorneys and paralegals. The Supervising Attorney holds a leadership role, they are responsible for training and mentoring the legal. The Supervising Attorney needs to have strong management skills, experience in conflict resolution, and provide culturally sensitive services to low-income families of the Bronx. The Staff Attorney represents NAICA clients facing eviction in the Bronx County Court House (Housing Court)

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:

The Staff Attorney Tier IV is responsible for, but not limited to: 

Ability to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, and bend over.  Provide clients with counseling and assisting to ensure maintenance of housing.  Handle a full caseload of full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx Housing Court and the NYCHA part.  Handle litigation before administrative agencies as necessary, including NYCHA termination hearings, etc.  Conduct outreach, including facilitating educational workshops and training.  Represent tenants at trial.  Prepare legal agreements, documents, motions, orders to show cause, etc.  Judge the merits and spot the issues of court cases that we are assigned by the court, the Department of Social Services, or self-referred.  Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice.  Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and training.  Maintain current and accurate documentation, progress notes, and data tools both physically and electronically.  Maintain Confidentiality.  Maintain a professional appearance.  Time management and prioritization.  Interacting with other departmental staff.  Perform general clerical duties.  Develop and maintain good communication with other programs and units within the organization to facilitate inter-agency referrals.  Provide coverage for other areas as directed/needed.  Perform additional duties as assigned.  

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, and bend over.   Ability to lift, reach, and handle objects weighing up to 25 pounds.   Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.   Ability to travel to different locations within New York City, as needed. 

Work Environment / Schedule Requirements:

This is a full-time, exempt position. While standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on organizational needs, deadlines, or events.

Qualifications:

A registered attorney in good standing in New York State with three (3) or more years of landlord-tenant and trial experience.  Admitted to New York Bar and Litigation experience.  Familiarity with New York City housing law and public benefits.  Ability to handle stress and work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.  Strong time management skills.  Fluency in Spanish is a plus.  Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English for administrative purposes.  Must pass drug screening to be appointed.  This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.  

Equal Employment Opportunity

NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such, discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited. 

Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to HumanResources@naicany.org with the Subject “Reasonable Accommodation Request.” 

Competitive Benefits Package

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for full-time employees  403(b) Retirement Savings Plans  Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees  Paid Holidays and Vacation  Paid Time-off  Vol Life Insurance and AD&D  Term Life and AD&D insurance  Long Term Disability  Employee Assistance Program support (EAP)  Commuter Benefits Program  Aflac: Short-Term Disability, CA, Accident and Hospital  Employee Discount Program 

False Statements

Misrepresentation of your experience, skills, education, or other qualifications, or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during or after the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.  

At-Will Employment Disclaimer

While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial working relationship, NAICA is an at-will employer. Therefore, employment is subject to termination at any time, with or without notice or cause, at the discretion of you or the organization.