Housing Staff Attorneys/Law Graduates (Right to Counsel) - Immediate Hire - Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan Offices
Legal Services NYCNew York, New York, United States • New York, New York, United States • New York, New York, United States • New York, New York, United States • New York, New York, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted September 16, 2025
85612 - 164905 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is a leading civil legal services provider dedicated to fighting poverty and injustice for low-income New Yorkers. With a 50-year history, LSNYC offers comprehensive legal assistance in areas such as housing, family law, immigration, education, and more, through a network of neighborhood offices and partnerships with community organizations. The company's distinctive approach combines direct client service with systemic advocacy to achieve equal opportunity and justice for all.
Job Description
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is seeking attorneys and law graduates for their Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan offices to implement New York City’s Right to Counsel law. The law provides income-eligible tenants with the right to an attorney to defend their eviction cases in housing court, aiming to prevent evictions and provide legal services to low-income individuals. The position offers opportunities for growth in litigation and community outreach.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in the State of New York
- Commitment to social justice
- Strong advocacy and analytical skills
Benefits
- Exceptional healthcare
- Dental insurance
- Vision plan
- Vacation days
- Sick days
- Parental leave
- Fertility treatment coverage
- Remote work option