Staff Attorney - 5190

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger Bronx community. In all aspects of our work, BronxWorks strives for the highest ethical and performance standards. We are guided by the belief that people must be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have over 65 locations throughout the Bronx providing a variety of programs that assist in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, senior services, homelessness, financial empowerment, and workforce development, among others. With over 50 years of experience supporting Bronx communities, we are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

BronxWorks Legal Services – Early Intervention Team

BronxWorks Legal Services helps individuals and families achieve stability by providing free legal assistance with immigration, housing, and crime-related matters.

The Early Intervention Team supports low-income tenants by providing eviction defense, public benefits advocacy, and guidance on housing programs and subsidies to help preserve affordable housing.

BronxWorks seeks admitted attorneys and recent law graduates committed to social justice and housing stability. This role offers the opportunity to build litigation skills, deliver meaningful legal services, and help prevent displacement in Bronx communities .

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive legal representation to tenants that walk-in to the 818 River Avenue office or are referred to BronxWorks through external and internal sources.

Litigate in various forums including housing court, appellate courts, and administrative tribunals, including NYCHA tenancy termination proceedings and housing benefits hearings

Provide full legal representation including counseling clients on all available legal defenses and strategies, regularly communicating with clients to ensure they are informed on all pertinent information about their case, effectively negotiate with outside counsel, engage in motion practice, present oral arguments at hearings and court conferences, conduct discovery and depositions, prepare for and conduct evidentiary hearings and trials, and advocate with government agencies and external providers on clients’ behalf.

Develop and apply expertise in housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits to secure the best possible client outcomes.

Participate in court-based intake processes and conduct intakes.

Engage in client and community outreach and education initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

A J.D. from an accredited law school, and either a July 2026 bar exam taker or attorney admitted to practice in New York State, or an attorney who has recently passed the NY Bar Exam or its equivalent.

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity.

Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods.

Excellent legal research, oral and written advocacy, and analytical skills.

Strong time management and organizational skills including the ability to manage a diverse and fast-paced caseload generated by a universal access to counsel intake system where clients are legally entitled to representation

Plus Factors

Housing or landlord‑tenant experience.

Litigation exposure (clinic, internship, externship).

Spanish or other relevant language proficiency.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff, and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org .