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Published 5/1/26 3:54PM

Staff Attorney-Housing Unit

District Council 37, Health & Security Plan
Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
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    • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    May 25, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    May 22, 2026
    Education:
    J.D. Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Salary:
    USD $73,270 - $104,637 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Job & Workplace, Conflict Resolution, Housing & Homelessness, Legal Assistance

    Description

    Housing Unit Staff Attorneys are part of a team of lawyers, social workers and legal assistants who represent clients facing eviction from their homes in any of the five boroughs and parts of Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Attorneys are assigned to practice in a particular county or counties.

    Staff attorneys have direct responsibility for all legal components of cases, from the initial intake to the conclusion of the matter. Staff Attorneys are expected to become proficient in Landlord-Tenant practice and work under the direction of a Supervising Attorney.

    Benefits

    Staff Attorneys participate in AFSCME's defined benefit pension plan (pension benefits vest after five years), receive employer paid health, prescription drug, dental, optical and generous paid leave.

    D.C. 37 Municipal Employees Legal Services (MELS) is deemed an eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
    Associated Location
    125 Barclay St, New York, NY 10007, USA
    4th Floor

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