Supervising Attorney - Universal Access to Counsel

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is dedicated to combating poverty and pursuing racial, social, and economic justice for low-income individuals across New York City. For over half a century, we have addressed systemic injustices that perpetuate poverty, offering legal assistance that enables our clients to secure essential needs such as housing, income, family sta…

At Legal Services NYC (LSNYC), we are dedicated to combating poverty and advocating for racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. With over 50 years of experience, we have taken on systemic injustices that keep individuals in poverty, providing essential legal services that address critical needs including housing, income security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care access. As the nation’s largest provider of civil legal services, our team of over 600 professionals across various neighborhood offices serves hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers each year. We collaborate with numerous community-based organizations, public officials, and pro bono attorneys to enhance our impact. Our mission is to fight discrimination and promote equity for all low-income New Yorkers.LSNYC offers its employees plentiful opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which provides free CLE courses and training experiences.Bronx Legal Services is on the lookout for skilled housing attorneys to join our Universal Access to Counsel (UAC) management team as Deputy Director, focusing on eviction prevention and housing law.About Us:Bronx Legal Services is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the Bronx and operates as part of the wider Legal Services NYC network across New York City. Our mission is to uphold society’s commitment to ensuring that the most vulnerable individuals have equal access to the legal system.Our Housing Unit represents low-income Bronx residents in Bronx Housing Court and administrative proceedings, as well as in affirmative cases challenging entities that jeopardize residents’ access to affordable housing. We work closely with local organizations to offer housing rights training to advocates, tenant associations, community members, and groups. The UAC subunit is specifically tasked with implementing New York City’s groundbreaking Right to Counsel law.The Deputy Director will collaborate closely with the Director and other Deputies to guide the strategic direction and manage both administrative and programmatic operations of the Housing Unit. Key responsibilities include overseeing grant obligations, supervising housing attorneys and staff, fostering relationships with partner organizations, and identifying systemic housing trends that could be influenced by strategic litigation.Our offices are currently operating on a hybrid work model.

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is dedicated to combating poverty and advocating for racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. For more than 50 years, we have confronted systemic injustices that keep individuals in poverty and provided essential legal services to help our clients secure housing, financial stability, family and immigration stability, education, and healthcare. As the largest civil legal services provider in the nation, our team of over 600 professionals in community-based offices throughout the five boroughs assists hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers each year. We collaborate with numerous community organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono attorneys, and the judiciary to maximize our impact. Our mission is to combat discrimination and promote equity for all low-income New Yorkers.At LSNYC, employees benefit from extensive opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which offers free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) opportunities and training experiences.Bronx Legal Services is seeking a skilled attorney to join our Tenant Rights Coalition Unit supervisory team.About Our OrganizationBronx Legal Services is the leading provider of free civil legal services in the Bronx and is part of the LSNYC network across New York City. Our mission is to uphold society's commitment to ensuring that the most vulnerable individuals have equal access to the legal system.The Tenant Rights Coalition (TRC) focuses on anti-displacement advocacy in the Bronx, assisting communities facing urgent housing challenges stemming from rapid neighborhood changes and gentrification. The TRC comprises dedicated attorneys and paralegals committed to preserving affordable housing and preventing displacement and harassment.We seek candidates eager to thrive in a dynamic environment, managing litigation and advocacy on various issues, coordinating community-focused litigation, and organizing community education and outreach initiatives. We value candidates who employ innovative strategies in the pursuit of justice.Key responsibilities include supervising TRC staff attorneys in individual housing cases and multi-plaintiff affirmative actions, as well as overseeing paralegals providing litigation and administrative support. The TRC Supervising Attorney will also supervise regular court appearances in civil, supreme, and federal courts.

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is dedicated to combating poverty and advocating for racial, social, and economic justice for low-income residents of New York City. With over five decades of experience, we have consistently challenged systemic injustices that perpetuate poverty while providing essential legal services aimed at fulfilling our clients' basic needs related to housing, income security, family and immigration stability, education, and healthcare. As the nation's largest provider of civil legal services, our team of over 600 professionals operates in community-based offices and outreach sites throughout all five boroughs, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers each year. We collaborate with a multitude of community-based organizations, public agencies, pro bono attorneys, courts, and elected officials to enhance our effectiveness in promoting equity for all low-income New Yorkers.Employees at LSNYC enjoy numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which offers free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses and the chance to gain training experience.Bronx Legal Services is actively seeking a Staff Attorney for its Disability Advocacy Project (DAP).About Us:Bronx Legal Services is the Bronx office of Legal Services NYC, dedicated to fighting poverty and striving for racial, social, and economic justice for low-income residents. We provide high-quality legal assistance to address issues that significantly affect low-income individuals, such as affordable housing, income support, predatory lending practices, family stability, domestic violence, and disability rights. Through our work, we bring vital resources to underserved communities, fostering health and stability in the neighborhoods we serve.Key Responsibilities:The Staff Attorney will play a crucial role in the Disability Advocacy Project by assisting low-income Bronx residents in accessing federal disability benefits due to mental and/or physical health impairments. Responsibilities include case development, representation in administrative hearings, appeals, and addressing collateral issues post-benefit approval. The attorney will engage with community members and partner organizations to identify and eliminate systemic barriers to obtaining disability benefits.This role entails advocacy, litigation, and community outreach within The Bronx. The Staff Attorney will represent clients in administrative proceedings before the Social Security Administration and in federal district court appeals. Duties include investigating and developing disability claims, evaluating their merits, preparing clients for hearings, and providing advocacy during these proceedings.

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is dedicated to combating poverty and advocating for racial, social, and economic justice for low-income residents of New York City. With over 50 years of experience, we have consistently challenged systemic injustices that perpetuate poverty while providing essential legal services to assist our clients in securing housing, income stability, family and immigration support, education, and health care. As the largest civil legal services provider in the country, our dedicated team of over 600 professionals operates from neighborhood-based offices and outreach locations throughout all five boroughs, assisting hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers each year. We collaborate with numerous community organizations, public agencies, private attorneys, and the judiciary to enhance our impact and promote equity for all low-income New Yorkers.At LSNYC, our employees benefit from extensive opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which offers chances to earn free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and gain experience as a trainer.Immediate Job Opening: Two PositionsStaff AttorneysNeighborhood Stabilization Project (Foreclosure Prevention and Community Economic Development)Bronx Legal Services is actively seeking two passionate and experienced staff attorneys to join its Neighborhood Stabilization Project immediately.About Bronx Legal ServicesBronx Legal Services is looking for two dynamic and skilled attorneys to be part of its Neighborhood Stabilization Project, which combines direct legal representation for individual homeowners facing foreclosure issues—including predatory lending and real estate abuses—with transactional legal support for underserved groups such as nonprofit organizations, low-income housing cooperatives, and small businesses. We seek driven individuals who excel in a fast-paced environment and can effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously.As part of Legal Services NYC (LSNYC), the Bronx Office is home to over 185 staff members, including attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and administrative support. Our office is diverse and unionized, delivering high-quality free legal services across various areas, including foreclosure prevention, community economic development, eviction defense, tenant rights advocacy, family law, domestic violence protection, public benefits, employment law, immigration, consumer rights, and education.

The New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center seeks a Mental Health Therapist for a hybrid schedule based in the Bronx. This position follows a Tuesday through Saturday workweek, offering a blend of in-person and remote sessions to support work-life balance. Role overview This role centers on providing therapeutic care to individuals facing a range of mental health concerns. Therapists work with clients to address challenges, promote well-being, and foster personal growth through evidence-based approaches. Key responsibilities Deliver compassionate therapy and support to clients managing mental health issues Help individuals develop coping strategies and improve their quality of life Maintain a professional and empathetic approach in all client interactions Schedule and location Hybrid work model: combination of remote and on-site sessions Workdays: Tuesday to Saturday Location: Bronx

Position Overview and Responsibilities As a key member of the Lower School Leadership Team, the Lower School Counselor at Riverdale Country School is dedicated to fostering the social and emotional growth of students in grades PreK-5 at our River Campus. This role involves delivering direct support through full-class sessions, small group interactions, and focused, short-term individual counseling. The counselor is also responsible for making appropriate referrals to external resources tailored to individual student needs. Collaborating closely with administration, faculty, parents, and outside service providers is essential to ensure a supportive environment for all students.