Deputy Director, Universal Access to Counsel

Legal Services NYC is seeking a Deputy Director for the Universal Access to Counsel management team for the eviction prevention and housing practice. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director and other Deputies to shape the direction and manage the administrative and programmatic operations of the Housing Unit.

Requirements

• Five or more years of housing litigation experience
• Demonstrated expertise in local, state and federal housing law and policy, housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits
• Excellent legal writing, litigation and advocacy skills
• Strong interpersonal, teaching/training and organizational skills