Managing Attorney for the Housing Litigation Division (HLD
Core
Senior staff attorney litigating complex housing maintenance and tenant harassment cases in NYC Civil and Supreme courts to enforce housing codes and protect tenants.
Role type
Senior IC litigation attorney (housing law)
Builds
Litigation outcomes, court orders, and enforcement actions for the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Domain
Public sector / Housing law / Tenant rights
Required skills
Complex litigation, tenant harassment law, housing maintenance code enforcement, legal research, trial preparation, witness interviewing, contract negotiation, legal writing, case assessment, supervising junior attorneys
Preferred skills
Experience litigating housing maintenance cases, experience litigating tenant harassment cases, proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, knowledge of HPD internal databases (LMS, HPDINFO)
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, HLD Litigation Management System (LMS), HPDINFO
Responsibilities
Litigate complex cases in Housing Court and NYS Supreme Court regarding housing maintenance and tenant harassment; Execute negotiations between landlords and tenants; Prepare and review complex legal briefs, motions, and opinions; Conduct trials and hearings including witness interviews and evidence gathering; Supervise attorneys and review their work; Advise on legal aspects of enforcement and administration of housing laws.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC