Job o' the Day: Housing Unit Deputy Director at Manhattan Legal Services
Manhattan Legal Services is looking for a dynamic and experienced attorney to serve as the Deputy Director of the Housing Unit for its borough-wide program. This office is part of Legal Services NYC (LSNYC), the largest provider of free civil legal services for low-income people in the country. 
The Manhattan office is dedicated to providing high quality legal services in the areas of housing, family law, public benefits, employment, immigration, consumer, and disability rights. The Manhattan program also has special units serving particular vulnerable populations including domestic violence victims, people with HIV, and SRO tenants.
The Deputy Director of the Housing Unit will work under the direct supervision of the Housing Unit Director. The responsibilities of the Deputy Director of the Housing Unit will include assisting with the supervision of the housing and benefits unit (currently 8 staff members). In addition, the Deputy Director will carry a reduced caseload and will co-counsel complex cases, develop and file affirmative litigation and work on furthering collaboration with community-based organizations.
The Deputy Director will also assist with grants management and management of the intake process of the unit. The exact division of the duties will be determined by the Housing Unit Director in consultation with Project Director. This is a four day per week job which includes all benefits (pro-rated).
Interested? Check out the listing at PSLawNet!