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STAFF ATTORNEY

Posted on: April 15, 2013

Posted by: Housing Works Inc.

Description

HOUSING WORKS, INC.

Staff Attorney

Housing Works is a healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Our mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS through relentless advocacy, the provision of lifesaving services, and entrepreneurial businesses that sustain our efforts. Housing Works seeks applicants for the position of Staff Attorney to provide direct legal services to clients – chiefly housing and benefits cases – with exposure to impact litigation regarding HIV/AIDS, welfare, homelessness, and discrimination. Ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in public interest law, particularly housing and benefits work, and strong writing and research skills. Competitive legal services salary and benefits, and great environment.

For immediate consideration, please email resume and cover letter to: Armen H. Merjian, Esq., Senior Staff Attorney, at: merjian@housingworks.org. Housing Works is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, women, people of color, disabled individuals, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please email resume and cover letter to: Armen H. Merjian, Esq., Senior Staff Attorney, at: merjian@housingworks.org. Housing Works is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, women, people of color, disabled individuals, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Location

130 Crosby St., New York, New York, 10012, United States

Details

Education requirements
J.D.
Employment type
Full time
Professional level
Professional
Job function
Legal
Owner's areas of focus
Arts, Legal assistance, Housing and homelessness, Health and medicine, LGBT, Politics, Social enterprise

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