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Urban Justice Center

$99K - $121K/yr

SNP also engages in policy advocacy and community organizing around homelessness and welfare rights ... Directly supervise a small team of staff attorneys and one paralegal * Provide support to case ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for womens rights paralegal in the United States is $71,376.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Women's Rights Paralegal supports attorneys who advocate for gender equality, focusing on legal issues such as discrimination, harassment, reproductive rights, and domestic violence. They conduct legal research, draft documents, assist with case preparation, and help clients understand their legal options. Their work is vital in ensuring women have access to justice and are informed about their rights. Paralegals in this field may work for law firms, non-profits, or government agencies specializing in women's rights.

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Women's Rights Paralegals often work on cases involving gender discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic violence, reproductive rights, and equal pay. They play a crucial role in supporting attorneys by conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, interviewing clients and witnesses, and organizing case files. These paralegals frequently interact with clients who may be experiencing trauma, requiring empathy and strong communication skills. Collaboration with attorneys, social workers, and advocacy organizations is common, making teamwork and adaptability key components of the role.

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Supervising Housing Attorney (Safety Net Project)

On-site

Urban Justice Center
Legal Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$99K - $121K/yr

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Medical, Dental, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of staff attorneys and a paralegal, providing support and oversight in landlord/tenant practice.

  • Maintain a small individual caseload, representing tenants in eviction proceedings and affirmative litigation such as housing repairs cases and rent strikes.

  • Provide legal support, including analyzing issues, developing strategies, reviewing work, and assisting in court, while also offering Know Your Rights education and participating in outreach activities.

Job description

Supervising Housing Attorney (Safety Net Project)

The Urban Justice Center’s Safety Net Project (SNP) provides direct legal and social services in the areas of public benefits access, homelessness, and tenant rights. SNP also engages in policy advocacy and community organizing around homelessness and welfare rights issues led by impacted community members, the Safety Net Activists. SNP is one of NYC’s Right to Counsel providers representing tenants facing eviction in the Bronx and is also active in various grassroots organizing campaigns fighting for systemic change. We are seeking applicants for the Supervising Housing Attorney position. SNP’s Supervising Attorneys provide supervision and support to SNP’s Staff Attorneys and Paralegals in its landlord/tenant practice, while also maintaining a reduced litigation practice.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Directly supervise a small team of staff attorneys and one paralegal
  • Provide support to case handlers to analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies, including reviewing written work and providing support in court as needed.
  • Mentor staff attorneys and paralegals to ensure a high standard of legal representation and ongoing professional development.
  • Maintain a small individual caseload, providing representation to tenants in eviction proceedings and some affirmative litigation, including, housing repairs cases and rent strikes.
  • Provide Know Your Rights education and technical assistance to tenants and community partners.
  • Participate in the staffing of outreach clinics and attend tenants’ association meetings, including during evening hours from time to time.
  • Working across disciplines by collaborating with other attorneys, advocates, and social workers to assess and address client needs.
  • Ensure compliance with grant reporting and data entry requirements in SNP’s case management system
  • Collaborate with other housing managers to maintain and strengthen SNP program policies, procedures, and protocols.
Qualifications
  • Admitted, or eligible for admission, to the New York State Bar
  • Minimum 3 years of litigation experience in landlord-tenant law
  • Excellent legal research, analytical, written, and oral communication skills
  • Excellent litigation skills and experience litigating individual and group cases
  • A commitment to supporting, training, and mentoring staff attorneys and paralegals
  • Sound strategic judgment and the drive to originate and implement practice improvements
  • Familiarity with, or interest, in movement lawyering approaches to civil legal services work and working with tenant organizers
  • Strong anti-oppression and social justice approach, including a demonstrated commitment to racial justice and housing justice, and experience working with diverse communities
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Spanish proficiency is preferred
Salary and Compensation

A competitive salary based on experience and an excellent benefits package is available

  • generous vacation
  • personal, and sick time
  • industry-leading medical and dental coverage

The annual salary range for this position is from $99,272.03 – $121,974.79.

The Safety Net Project is an equal-opportunity employer. SNP encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including women, people of color, immigrants, domestic violence survivors, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ people, people from low-income backgrounds, and people with personal experience with the criminal justice system. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences in the communities we serve, of homelessness, housing instability, or the benefits system.

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