Job Details
Office of Tenant Legal Services Manager
Tenant Rights Legal Advocate Position (full-time position available immediately) (official job description was Attorney)
Public interest legal services position committed to equity and justice for tenants in the City of Newark. We protecting tenants legal rights, and service primarily vulnerable members of the community.
Job Overview: We seek a full-time (40 hours/week) legal advocate with at least five (5) years of experience as a housing counselor, clinical social worker or paralegal. Reporting to the Deputy Mayor/Director of the Department of Economic & Housing Development, is responsible for assisting and advocating on behalf of tenants who are facing housing insecurity and/or homelessness. The candidate should possess an interest in and ability to work with people of all cultures and backgrounds. The candidate must possess good interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent organizational and database skills, ability to work as part of a team and to meet deadlines, and good advocacy and public speaking skills. Preference will be given to those demonstrating a passion for assisting vulnerable individuals and pursuing justice.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Legal Advocacy Provide advocacy and referrals to clients, with the primary focus on tenants facing housing insecurity and homelessness Review eviction notices, complaints, and other legal forms with clients at intake Counsel clients regarding housing or emergency shelter and other resources Assist clients with housing search Assist clients with administrative hearings Assist in preparing case files for trial Draft and mail letters to clients Maintain case files and database Provide support for telephone Present community education and professional training workshops as scheduled Aid in development of legal outreach, community education and pro-se materials as needed
Administrative Responsibilities Maintain records Enter data into computer databases Provide support to other colleagues as needed Participate in scheduled staff and other meetings
Additional Responsibilities Participate in staff and team meetings, organizational events and other initiatives Assist with reporting, data collection and funding proposals Represent the City of Newark at committee and coalition meetings, community events and other occurrences as needed
QUALIFICATIONS: At least five (5) years of experience as an attorney, housing counselor, clinical social worker or paralegal Excellent writing, organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills