Managing Attorney
Core
Senior staff attorney litigating complex housing code violation cases in Housing Court to enforce NYC and NY State housing laws.
Role type
Senior IC litigation attorney (housing enforcement)
Builds
Court orders to correct violations, civil penalties, and access warrants for distressed buildings
Domain
Municipal government / Housing law / Litigation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Complex case litigation, negotiation, legal research, case preparation, witness interviewing, legal opinion writing, dispute resolution
Preferred skills
Housing maintenance litigation, tenant harassment litigation, proficiency with HPD internal databases (LMS, HPDINFO)
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, HLD Litigation Management System (LMS), HPDINFO
Responsibilities
Litigate complex cases in Housing Court, supervise legal staff, execute negotiations, review and approve agreements, confer disputes between landlords and tenants, prepare complex legal briefs and motions, assess cases on merit, conduct legal investigations and informal hearings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities