Civil Practice Director

Civil Practice Director

Location New York, NY Date Posted June 30, 2026 Job ID 14953 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct the search for a Civil Practice Director on behalf of our client, a mission-driven nonprofit legal services organization focused on housing stability and homelessness prevention in New York City.

This is a primarily remote position with travel throughout New York City for court appearances, community events, and partner meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team representing clients in civil legal matters; ensure staff training, day-today operations and workflow
• Represent a caseload of clients in housing court and administrative hearings
• Conduct intake and/or trainings, and participate in special events at partner organizations' sites
• Research legal issues, with a focus on housing law and public benefits
• Work with the team on case strategies and integration of services across practice areas
• Identify areas for systemic advocacy; work with the executive director to develop policy goals in line with the needs of the communities the organization serves
• Track client information and prepare reports for partners

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar
• Positive track record leading a team
• Previous experience in housing law and housing court representation
• Strong legal research, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience working with vulnerable populations and providing trauma-informed services
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
• Commitment to serving underserved communities and advancing access to justice

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $101,000-$135,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, employee assistance program, and additional employee perks.

About Our Search Firm

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.