Staff Attorney Housing Justice
TemPositions Group Of Companies
NY
Staff Attorney – Housing Law (Hybrid, Bronx, NY)
Salary: $94,500 – $118,000 (DOE)
Schedule: Hybrid; minimum one day on-site; all court appearances in person
A respected Bronx-based nonprofit organization is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal representation and advocacy to low-income tenants facing eviction. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to housing justice and experience with litigation or landlord-tenant law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent tenants in non-payment and holdover proceedings in Bronx County Court.
- Handle litigation before administrative agencies as needed.
- Counsel clients to maintain housing stability and access benefits.
- Draft legal documents including motions and orders to show cause.
- Conduct community outreach, workshops, and trainings.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience; trial or landlord-tenant experience preferred.
- Familiarity with NYC housing law and public benefits.
- Strong writing, advocacy, and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a full caseload.
- Fluency in Spanish preferred.
To Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to ahinojosa@oncallcounsel.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
Responsibilities:
Skills: NAICA Staff Attorney
About the Company
TemPositions Group Of Companies
Founded in 1962, The TemPositions Group of Companies is a privately owned full-service staffing firm offering temporary, contract temp-to-hire and direct hire services. We’re one of the largest regional staffing firms in the country, serving the New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and California markets.
While there are very few companies that can offer clients a truly broad range of skill sets, we can. We’re comprised of multiple specialized divisions, each staffed with individuals possessing years of hands-on industry experience. By having similar backgrounds to both our clients and the professionals we place, our internal staff understands the nuances and can select precisely the right individuals for the job. They can also proactively identify innovative ways of assisting our clients, and develop the appropriate systems or programs to translate these ideas into reality.
The TemPositions Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or genetic information.