Staff Attorney (Home Ownership Protection Program - HOPP)

Essential Job Functions • Effectively and efficiently communicate with clients/applicants for services over the phone or in person. • Interview clients competently and objectively. • Deliver quality legal services by providing legal advice and representation in civil cases to eligible individuals. • Prepare and file briefs, motions and other necessary judicial pleadings. • Independently manage a caseload, including fully litigating assigned cases, when appropriate. • Accurately and timely record billable time and case notes in our case management system. • Work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, court personnel, community members, etc. • Show commitment to professional growth in diverse areas of law. • Keep up with knowledge of legal developments including completion of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses. • Engage in outreach and education efforts to reach community members, advocates and service providers. • Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as requested. • Regular and predictable attendance. • Comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and LASMNY policies, procedures and grant based reporting requirements. • Perform responsibilities and duties based upon department needs and requirements as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Qualifications • Law degree from an accredited law school. • New York State (NYS) Bar admission. • Prior legal services, trial and litigation experience preferred. • Demonstrated commitment to serving indigent community members. • Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software and computerized legal research. • Excellent written and verbal advocacy, legal research, problem solving and organizational skills. • Ability to work independently, efficiently and collaboratively with individuals both within and outside LASMNY. • A commitment to professional growth, excellent organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm for direct client services and commitment to social justice required. • Bilingual or multilingual a plus. • Travel is required. • Other qualifying factors include: the nature and extent of prior legal experience, knowledge and understanding of the legal problems and needs of low-income individuals. Prior experience in the client community or in other programs to aid the low-income individuals, ability to communicate effectively and responsibly with persons in the client community and cultural similarity with the client community.