Job Description
Job Description
Our client is a leading multi-service agency with over 100 staff members serving New York City—particularly upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
Position Summary
The Supervising Attorney is a leadership role within the Legal Department, responsible for overseeing the work of housing attorneys handling individual housing matters. In addition to supervisory duties, the Supervising Attorney will maintain a small independent caseload.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Attorney Supervision
- Provide support and mentorship to staff attorneys, including in-court supervision and case review.
- Offer document review and ad hoc legal support.
- Assist attorneys working under housing contracts.
- Set and enforce expectations around case strategy, litigation schedules, documentation, and best practices.
- Coordinate trial dates in collaboration with other supervisory staff.
- Second-seat new attorneys at motions and trials.
- Troubleshoot housing court issues and serve as a resource for legal guidance.
- Support the professional development of junior attorneys.
- Lead and participate in group attorney meetings and general court supervision rotations.
- Supervise court intake operations.
Client Representation
- Maintain a reduced individual caseload (approximately 25% of a staff attorney’s caseload).
- Represent clients in administrative hearings, trials, and appeals.
Service Coordination
- Collaborate with department leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Attend relevant departmental and agency-wide meetings.
Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the New York State Bar required.
- Minimum of 3 years of housing law experience.
- Strongly preferred: Experience working with similar populations in community-based settings.
- Demonstrated mentoring and leadership abilities.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills strongly preferred.