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Agency: NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

Posted on: 04/16/2024

Job type: Fulltime

Location

MANHATTAN

Title Classification: No exam required

Department

Law Dept-Housing Litigation

Salary range: $79, $90,000.00The New York City Housing Authority ("NYCHA") Law Department Administrative Hearings Division ("AHED") conducts administrative termination of tenancy proceedings brought on such grounds as nondesirability, including violence against NYCHA employees, breach of NYCHA rules and regulations, illegal assignment or transfer of possession of an apartment, and misrepresentation.

AHED also represents NYCHA in remaining family member and rent grievances brought by public housing residents and Section 8 participants.

Attorneys in this Division shall, with wide latitude for making independent decisions for a high volume of cases, draft charges, negotiate settlements and litigate via in person or remote appearances termination of tenancy and subsidy matters before an Impartial Hearing Officer on the following grounds:

Non-Desirability, Breach of Rules and Regulations, Chronic Delinquency in the Payment of Rent, Non-Verifiable Income, Assignment or Transfer of Possession and Misrepresentation.

The attorney is also responsible for representing NYCHA at hearings with regard to various Tenant Grievances, Remaining Family Member Grievance Claims and Section 8 cases.

This is done to ensure that these cases are handled expeditiously and in accordance with all legal requirements set forth in the Escalera Consent Decree, Williams Consent Decree and all other laws pertaining to tenant litigation.

Responsibilities of the Agency Attorney will include, but are not limited to the following:

Quickly identify key issues in a case and gain a rapid resolution with a minimum of supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Prepare and litigate administrative hearings and grievances including preparing charges, requesting investigations, negotiating settlements, and appearing at Hearings to represent NYCHA.
Prepare and argue difficult cases involving significant precedents in administrative tribunals and in the courts.
Answer routine inquiries from managers, opposing counsel and Borough management on assigned cases.
Conduct legal research on complex cases and prepare memoranda.
Draft complex, highly technical rules or regulations.
Maintain computer records in the Case Management System and prepare memos and other documents regarding case dispositions.
Maintain all case files, evidence and computer files for large caseload. Prepare memos regarding progress of cases and case dispositions.
Represent NYCHA in Applicant Appeal actions.
Represent NYCHA in Small Claims Court actions.

Additional Information

NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.

One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne

Ability to work Independently with mínimal direction self-starter.- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Residency RequirementNYCHA has no residency requirements.- Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Minimum Qualifications1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either \"2\" or \"3\" below.

One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
Preferred Skills1.\tExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
2.\tLitigation Experience.
3.\tKnowledge and background in Housing Law, HUD Regulations, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure.
4.\tAbility to work Independently with mínimal direction self-starter.- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Residency RequirementNYCHA has no residency requirements.- Addition