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Job Description Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) is seeking a Paralegal to join the Integrated Defense Practice (IDP). BDS is a public defense office representing low-income New Yorkers in criminal, family, immigration, and civil legal matters. For nearly 30 years, BDS has worked, in and out of court, to protect and uphold the rights of individuals and to change laws and systems that perpetuate injustice and inequality. Our legal expertise work with clients is focused on the intersections of these legal systems that disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities living in poverty. BDS represents thousands of people each year who have diverse, complex, and multi-faceted legal needs. In addition to a zealous legal defense, our interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, social workers and advocates provide a wide range of legal and advocacy services, including for housing, public benefits, education, and employment. BDS staff work collaboratively and across disciplines to deliver high-quality legal services that serve the people we represent, their families and communities. The Integrated Defense Practice provides comprehensive legal representation to clients with concurrent criminal and family court cases and/or clients with criminal cases that have resulted in them being separated from their children Paralegals in the Integrated Defense Practice work closely with attorneys and social workers who handle a high-volume, litigation-oriented practice. Paralegals support client’s legal cases from referrals to final dispositions and are responsible for client correspondence, court preparation, and other vital assignments including early defense advocacy. Responsibilities Case Management • Maintain digital case management systems and organization of electronic files including the case transfer process when cases are transferred into IDP., • Research, download and scan petitions, orders, calendars, transfer documents and reports from court management system databases into client folders., • Assemble and redact documents in Adobe Acrobat., • Organize and File petitions in person in Court or through E-Court filing systems., • Maintain excel spreadsheets and run weekly case reports, • Provide administrative support to the team, including intake calendaring, creating trial notebooks, faxing, and photocopying., • Draft client letters, transcript order forms, certificate of disposition forms, and contact service providers for updated court reports, • Additional responsibilities as assigned. Litigation Support • Draft and serve motions, petitions and other legal documents such as discovery requests through the court’s electronic filing systems, • Prepare subpoenas and accompanying notices and affirmations and serve on opposing counsel, • Interview clients and provide early defense advocacy, • Summarize transcripts, court records and hospital and mental health records, • Provide research and support for systemic policy projects, • Locate services for clients and follow up with service providers to obtain court letters, • Attend meetings and court hearings to take notes, interview clients, and perform additional tasks as assigned by the attorney, • Additional Responsibilities as assigned Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years experience as a paralegal or equivalent experience., • Strong organizational and administrative skills., • Good oral and written communication skills., • Ability to take responsibility for multiple varied tasks and organize own time to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time., • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat., • Prior experience working with case management systems (data entry) preferred., • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team., • Flexibility to take on a variety of duties as needed to support the work of the team., • Applicants who speak a second language are encouraged to apply. Position Information This is a full-time, non-exempt, salaried position in the collective bargaining unit. The normal schedule is Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. The position is based at BDS’s offices, and the courts located in downtown Brooklyn. BDS determines salary on a pay scale based on education and experience. For this position there is a salary range of $63,113 - $68,738 depending on the applicant’s education and experience. BDS offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 403(b)-retirement plan. In order to support work/life balance and family-friendly policies, BDS has generous vacation, sick, holiday, family, and medical leave policies. Application Instructions Click “Apply Now” to submit a cover letter and resume. Please submit your application by 3/30/26. Brooklyn Defender Services is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity and maintaining an equitable and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, expressions, orientations, disabilities, and experiences to apply. If you require an accommodation due to a disability or another reason, please contact the Managing Director of Human Resources, Christina Wallace, at cwallace @ bds.org.

Job DescriptionAbout NYLAG Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. NYLAG’s staff of 410 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year. Job description: NYLAG seeks a highly motivated, full‐time paralegal to support our work under the Pro Se Plus Project (PSPP), a collaborative of legal service providers and community-based organizations that was developed to respond to the needs of recently arrived asylum seekers. This project serves immigrant New Yorkers, with a focus on supporting asylum seekers who are at risk of detention and removal. The paralegal will also work with our Rapid Response Legal Collaborative (RRLC). Under the supervision of a supervising attorney or supervising paralegal, the PSPP paralegal will contact individuals who are eligible for assistance; field referrals from partners; make appointments; conduct intake; support preparation of evidence and testimony for legal assistance; track and collect data; file affirmative and defensive applications; and advocate on behalf of individuals and their families who are detained. Applicants must be prepared to handle a high volume of correspondence and cases and interact with clients in a trauma-informed and professional manner. Duties and Responsibilities: • Field referrals from internal and external PSPP and RRLC partners, conduct pre-screening of clients for basic eligibility requirements, track contacts made, and collect documents;, • Screen clients for eligibility for immigration relief and relay advice from attorneys;, • Advocate on behalf of clients and their families post-detention;, • Work with clients to obtain the documents necessary to apply for relief and/or advocate on their behalf, fill out appropriate forms, schedule appointments, and follow up with clients via phone, mail and email;, • Support legal research and draft legal documents under attorney supervision;, • Interview clients and witnesses, as appropriate, and assist in preparing forms, affidavits, and other supporting documents to be submitted to USCIS or the Immigration Court;, • Manage data entry in internal and external data management systems and assist with generating reports;, • Assist unit attorneys and case handlers with document translation and verbal interpretation;, • Assist unit attorneys in evidence preparation;, • Work with the Pro Bono and Volunteer Unit in organizing, scheduling, and staffing clinics;, • Provide internal referrals for financial counseling and other wraparound services, and external referrals to partner organizations;, • Maintain regular contact with PSPP and RRLC partners, • Bachelor’s Degree or two years of immigration experience required, • Fluency in Spanish or other language common to our client population other than English required is requiredAbility to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks and creatively problem solve, • Experience working with immigrant communities of color, including LGBTQIA+ communities, youth and survivors of violence, • Excellent written, oral and analytical skills, • Excellent time and project management skills Employment type: ☒ Full-time Professional Level: ☒ Entry Level Salary Range: NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $65,500-$67,741 . Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care. Application Instructions: Please save resume and cover letter on one pdf. Covid Vaccination Policy: Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG’s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG’s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change. Powered by JazzHR AF6MAvoJME

Job DescriptionWe're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.Compensation: $52,000 - $85,000 Responsibilities: • Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers, • Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer, • Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues, • Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents, • Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions, • Assist attorneys in the preparation, filing, and tracking of immigration petitions, applications, motions, appeals, and briefs before USCIS, EOIR, BIA, and Federal Courts., • Draft, organize, and assemble filings for removal defense, asylum, adjustment of status, waivers, motions to reopen/reconsider, appeals, and humanitarian relief., • Conduct legal research and stay current on changes in immigration law, regulations, and agency procedures., • Prepare and compile supporting evidence, exhibits, indexes, and complete filing packets for court submissions and USCIS filings., • Communicate directly with clients in Russian and English to obtain information, explain procedures, provide case updates, and prepare clients for interviews and hearings., • Maintain accurate and well-organized client files in both digital and physical formats., • Draft professional legal correspondence, pleadings, and immigration forms with a high level of accuracy and compliance., • Track deadlines, court dates, filing requirements, and agency notices to ensure timely and complete submissions., • Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to support case strategy and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.Qualifications:, • 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting, • Strong oral and written communication skills, • ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired, • Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills, • Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred, • At least 2 years of immigration paralegal experience., • Fluency in Russian and English., • Demonstrated experience with USCIS filings, Immigration Court (EOIR) proceedings, BIA appeals, and Federal Circuit matters., • Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, procedures, and commonly used forms., • Excellent legal drafting, research, and evidence-organization skills., • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and strict deadlines., • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment., • High level of professionalism, organization, and time-management skills.About Company At Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C., we don’t just practice immigration law; we transform lives. Led by retired Immigration Judge and former DHS prosecutor Raisa Cohen, who was once a refugee herself, our firm brings unmatched knowledge from every side of the immigration system. We help clients trade fear for freedom through compassionate, strategic advocacy, from complex asylum cases to family petitions. Here, we fight for dignity, hope, and justice for every client. We’re seeking team members who care deeply about people, not just cases, professionals who want to make a real impact in immigrants’ lives while growing in a mission-driven practice. Benefits at Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C.: • Competitive salary, • Health insurance, • Paid time off and holidays, • Annual Bonus

Immigration Associate – Litigation Focus Location: QUEENS OR WHITE PLAINS, NY Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 DOE Employment Type: Full-Time We are seeking an Immigration Associate to join our growing litigation practice in New York City. This role is ideal for a junior to mid-level attorney who wants substantial courtroom exposure, hands-on litigation experience, and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic practice. The position is litigation-focused and involves representation before Immigration Courts, the BIA, and federal district courts. Attorneys will work closely with senior counsel while managing their own matters commensurate with experience. Musa-Obregon Law P.C. is a full-service New York law firm with a long track record of representing clients across a wide range of legal matters. The firm brings decades of combined litigation experience to immigration defense, personal injury claims, civil rights enforcement, and employment discrimination cases throughout the New York metropolitan area. Our attorneys advocate for individuals and families in high-stakes immigration proceedings — including removal defense, asylum, residency, naturalization, federal appeals, and habeas corpus petitions — as well as in state and federal civil rights and employment matters. We handle claims involving discrimination, wrongful conduct, and workplace violations, and we pursue fair compensation for clients injured by negligence or abuse. At Musa-Obregon Law P.C., we are committed to vigorous courtroom advocacy, personalized client service, and professional development within our team. Our firm is known for serious litigation experience that spans administrative, trial, and appellate practice, and for representing a diverse client base with respect and dedication Responsibilities • Appear before Immigration Courts in master calendar and individual hearings, • Handle asylum, withholding, CAT, cancellation of removal, bond, and removal defense matters, • Draft motions, briefs, affidavits, and supporting evidence, • Represent detained and non-detained clients, • Prepare filings for the BIA and federal district courts, including habeas petitions where applicable, • Communicate directly with clients and develop case strategy, • J.D. from an accredited law school, • Admitted to practice and in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction (NY, NJ, PA or CT admission preferred but not required), • 0–5+ years of immigration or litigation experience welcomed, • Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills, • Ability to manage deadlines and multiple cases, • Base salary: $85,000 – $110,000 DOE, • Performance-based growth opportunities, • Meaningful courtroom and litigation experience, • Mentorship and hands-on training, • Supportive, team-oriented work environment, • Hybrid flexibility available depending on role and experience This position is designed to grow with the attorney. Junior candidates will receive mentorship and litigation exposure; more experienced candidates will have increased autonomy and responsibility. We value long-term professional development and are seeking someone who wants to build their practice, not just fill a seat. Interested candidates should submit a résumé and brief cover letter to . Writing samples may be requested. : Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall. R

Immigration Litigation SALARY RANGE $140,000 TO $200,000 PER ANNUM Musa-Obregon Law P.C. | Queens, NY & White Plains, NY Musa-Obregon Law P.C. is a full-service New York law firm with a long track record of representing clients across a wide range of legal matters. The firm brings decades of combined litigation experience to immigration defense, personal injury claims, civil rights enforcement, and employment discrimination cases throughout the New York metropolitan area. Our attorneys advocate for individuals and families in high-stakes immigration proceedings — including removal defense, asylum, residency, naturalization, federal appeals, and habeas corpus petitions — as well as in state and federal civil rights and employment matters. We handle claims involving discrimination, wrongful conduct, and workplace violations, and we pursue fair compensation for clients injured by negligence or abuse. At Musa-Obregon Law P.C., we are committed to vigorous courtroom advocacy, personalized client service, and professional development within our team. Our firm is known for serious litigation experience that spans administrative, trial, and appellate practice, and for representing a diverse client base with respect and dedication This position is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in complex constitutional litigation, detention challenges, emergency motions, and high-stakes removal defense at the federal level. Position Overview The successful candidate will handle advanced immigration litigation, including but not limited to: • Federal habeas corpus petitions challenging unlawful immigration detention under INA §§ 1225, 1226, and 1231, • Emergency motions for stays of removal and temporary restraining orders in federal district courts, • Appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), • Petitions for Review and emergency stay litigation before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals Required Qualifications • J.D. from an accredited law school, • Active New York Bar admission (Second Circuit admission strongly preferred), • Minimum 5+ years of immigration litigation experience, with substantial exposure to:, • Federal habeas corpus practice, • BIA appellate briefing, • Federal district court litigation, • Circuit-court appellate practice, • Demonstrated experience drafting:, • Habeas petitions, • Emergency motions and TROs, • Appellate briefs and stays, • Complex legal memoranda with heavy case citation, • Deep knowledge of immigration detention statutes, constitutional due process principles, and federal jurisdiction, • Exceptional legal research and writing skills, • Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters under tight deadlines Preferred Experience (Highly Valued) • Prior litigation in SDNY, EDNY, or Second Circuit, • Experience with:, • Bond-related habeas litigation, • Trump-era detention policies, • UAC custody challenges, • VAWA, asylum, and CAT-related federal litigation, • Familiarity with PACER/ECF, emergency filings, and federal court practice rules, • Draft and litigate federal habeas corpus petitions and related motions, • Prepare BIA briefs and motions to reopen/reconsider, • Handle federal appellate filings, including emergency stays, • Appear in federal district court and appellate proceedings as needed, • Collaborate with trial-level immigration attorneys and support staff, • Mentor junior attorneys on federal litigation strategy, • Highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience strong courtroom exposure, federal litigation opportunities, and long-term growth.”, • Performance-based bonuses, • Hybrid or flexible schedule available for the right candidate, • Strong litigation support infrastructure, • Queens, New York, • White Plains, New York Interested candidates should submit: • Resume, • Cover letter detailing federal immigration litigation experience

UNITED SIKHS is seeking a Junior Staff Attorney to join its legal team and support litigation and immigration advocacy serving vulnerable and underserved communities. The Junior Staff Attorney will handle substantive legal work, including motions practice, case development, and trial preparation, while working under the supervision of the Chief Legal Officer on litigation strategy and client representation. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3–5 years of litigation experience, particularly in civil motions practice and immigration law, who is seeking meaningful responsibility in a mission-driven legal environment. This is a part-time remote position with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as the legal program expands. Some travel may be required. Impact of the Role The Junior Staff Attorney will support legal efforts that protect the rights of immigrant and underserved communities. Through litigation support, immigration advocacy, and community-based legal services, this position contributes directly to advancing civil rights and expanding access to justice for individuals and families facing legal barriers. Location Remote (California, U.S.-based) California Bar admission required Expected Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility depending on case needs and litigation deadlines. Key ResponsibilitiesLitigation & Legal Advocacy • Draft and argue civil motions, pleadings, and briefs in litigation matters, • Conduct trials and engage in trial preparation, litigation strategy, and case development, • Provide legal representation and support in civil rights litigation and immigration matters, including humanitarian and removal defense-related cases where applicable, • Conduct advanced legal research and prepare memoranda and litigation documents, • Manage case files and maintain strong litigation workflow and documentation, • May have to do advocacy and civil rights work.Client Representation & Community Legal Services, • Provide client-centered legal services to immigrant and underserved communities, • Conduct client consultations, intake, and case assessments, • Support community legal clinics and legal education initiatives, • Deliver services using trauma-informed and culturally competent approachesCollaboration & Program Support, • Work closely with internal teams across legal, advocacy, and humanitarian programs, • Coordinate with pro bono attorneys and external counsel, • Contribute to strengthening legal program capacity as the organization expands, • Participate in meetings, trainings, or community engagements as needed, including occasional travelRequired Qualifications, • J.D. from an accredited law school, • Active California Bar admission, • 3–5 years of post-bar litigation experience, including drafting and arguing civil motions, managing case filings, and supporting trial preparation, • Experience handling immigration law matters, • Experience in private practice, large law firm, nonprofit, or public interest legal settings, • Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills, • Ability to manage cases independently in a remote work environment Preferred Qualifications • Punjabi language proficiency strongly desired, • Experience serving immigrant, refugee, or minority communities, • Experience working with nonprofit or public interest legal organizations Compensation Salary: $35,000 – $40,000 annually (Part-Time, commensurate with experience) This position offers the opportunity to advance into a full-time role as legal programming grows. What We Offer • Meaningful legal work supporting civil rights and immigrant communities, • Hands-on litigation and immigration advocacy experience, • Opportunity to work closely with senior legal leadership, • Flexible remote work environment, • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement, • Collaboration with a mission-driven global human rights organization How to Apply Qualified applicants should submit: • Resume Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UNITED SIKHS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable Accommodations Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to notify the organization so appropriate arrangements can be made. Work Authorization Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment. No visa sponsorship is available. Background Check and Conditions of Employment Candidates must meet qualifications listed in this posting and successfully complete a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We are looking for an experienced senior attorney to help clients achieve favorable outcomes with legal matters. You will advocate for clients, advise them on the best course of action, and implement their legal support plan. You should have previous trial experience, be able to manage a heavy caseload, and use your general counsel experience and interpersonal skills to mentor our lower-level associates to ensure a continued legacy of prosperity. If this sounds like an opportunity that is ideal for you, please contact us today. Compensation: $90,000 - $150,000 yearly Responsibilities: • Keep apprised of changes to local, state, and federal statutes and laws, • Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and argue motions, • Get appropriate documents prepared, such as motions, pleadings, notices, and discovery requests and responses, • Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions, • Represent clients before EOIR in the master calendar and individual hearings., • Develop and execute case strategies for removal defense, including asylum, withholding of removal, CAT claims, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, and motions to reopen/terminate., • Draft persuasive briefs, motions, and legal memoranda for EOIR, BIA, and federal courts when appropriate., • Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, ensuring they are confident and well-supported., • Represent clients before USCIS in interviews and filings, including adjustment of status, naturalization, waivers, family-based petitions, humanitarian relief (VAWA, U visas, T visas), and asylum., • Prepare and review USCIS applications, petitions, and supporting evidence packets with paralegal support., • Attend USCIS interviews and advocate for clients before officers., • Supervise and collaborate with paralegals in preparing filings, exhibits, and case packets., • Provide compassionate, clear, and strategic guidance to clients navigating complex immigration challenges., • Stay up to date on evolving immigration laws, regulations, and policies that impact both EOIR and USCIS practice.Qualifications:, • Applicants must have trial, mediation, and arbitration representation experience, • Work independently while handling a heavy caseload, • At least 5 years of experience working as a senior associate attorney, • Member of state and local bar associations in good standing, • Persuasive writing skills and verbal communication skills are critical, along with time management and interpersonal skills, • J.D. from an accredited law school., • Active license to practice law in any U.S. state., • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in immigration law, with exposure to both EOIR litigation and USCIS practice., • Strong oral advocacy skills, with confidence in courtroom and interview settings., • Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills., • Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or Russian preferred but not required)., • Deep commitment to immigrant rights and passion for fighting for clients under threat of removal.About Company At Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C., we don’t just practice immigration law; we transform lives. Led by retired Immigration Judge and former DHS prosecutor Raisa Cohen, who was once a refugee herself, our firm brings unmatched knowledge from every side of the immigration system. We help clients trade fear for freedom through compassionate, strategic advocacy, from complex asylum cases to family petitions. Here, we fight for dignity, hope, and justice for every client. We’re seeking team members who care deeply about people, not just cases, professionals who want to make a real impact in immigrants’ lives while growing in a mission-driven practice. Benefits at Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C.: • Competitive salary, • Health insurance, • Paid time off and holidays, • Annual Bonus #WHLAW2 Compensation details: 90000-150000 Yearly Salary PI5d737fdf6720-37820-39751318

We are an immigration law firm led by a retired U.S. Immigration Judge Raisa Cohen, dedicated to helping clients navigate the immigration system with clarity, compassion, and precision. Our cases range from removal defense to humanitarian relief. In this role, you’ll work directly alongside Retired Judge Cohen, gaining rare, high-level insight into case strategy, issue-spotting, and decision-maker thinking, while taking meaningful ownership of active matters from day one. Compensation: $90,000 - $150,000 yearly Responsibilities: EOIR/Removal Defense Represent clients before EOIR in the master calendar and individual hearings. Develop and execute case strategies for removal defense, including asylum, withholding of removal, CAT claims, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, and motions to reopen/terminate. Draft persuasive briefs, motions, and legal memoranda for EOIR, BIA, and federal courts when appropriate. Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, ensuring they are confident and well-supported. Conduct legal and country conditions research to strengthen litigation strategy. USCIS Matters Represent clients before USCIS in interviews and filings, including adjustment of status, naturalization, waivers, family-based petitions, humanitarian relief (VAWA, U visas, T visas), and asylum. Prepare and review USCIS applications, petitions, and supporting evidence packets with paralegal support. Attend USCIS interviews and advocate for clients before officers. Advise clients on USCIS processes, timelines, and strategic paths to relief. General Responsibilities Supervise and collaborate with paralegals in preparing filings, exhibits, and case packets. Provide compassionate, clear, and strategic guidance to clients navigating complex immigration challenges. Stay up to date on evolving immigration laws, regulations, and policies that impact both EOIR and USCIS practice. Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in any U.S. state. Minimum 2–3 years of experience in immigration law, with exposure to both EOIR litigation and USCIS practice. Strong oral advocacy skills, with confidence in courtroom and interview settings. Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills. Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or Russian preferred but not required). Deep commitment to immigrant rights and passion for fighting for clients under threat of removal. About Company At Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C., we don’t just practice immigration law; we transform lives. Led by retired Immigration Judge and former DHS prosecutor Raisa Cohen, who was once a refugee herself, our firm brings unmatched knowledge from every side of the immigration system. We help clients trade fear for freedom through compassionate, strategic advocacy, from complex asylum cases to family petitions. Here, we fight for dignity, hope, and justice for every client. We’re seeking team members who care deeply about people, not just cases, professionals who want to make a real impact in immigrants’ lives while growing in a mission-driven practice. Benefits at Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C.: Competitive salary Health insurance Paid time off and holidays Annual Bonus Opportunities for ongoing professional development We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Compensation details: 90000-150000 Yearly Salary PId0a9f4bfb65d-37344-39751318

Job Description Qualifications • Connect residents to health and mental health services, childcare and parental support services, financial assistance, and other community-based services to meet daily living needs and long-term housing stability, • Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in social services such as social work, human services, sociology, psychology, or human relations, • Two years’ experience in case management, housing services, counseling, or direct advocacy for clients in social service settings, • Experience with immigrants and immigration issues prioritized, • Minimum of 5 years of case management experience in the past 7 years may be substituted for educational requirement, • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Proficiency in English required, multi-lingual and Spanish proficiency prioritized, • Computer skills: Basic competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet, • Math Skills: Ability to formulate simple financial budgets, • Physical Performance: Ability to make unit visits (walk distances, climb stairs, etc.), • Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls, • Experience working with homeless individuals and people living with health and/or mental health issues and substance use, • Ability to engage residents, • Experience with housing plans and/or service plan development and implementation, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • The Housing Case Manager develops housing and service plans with residents to secure and sustain permanent housing through focused service plans that build housing search and independent living skills, resources, and support networks, and provide direct assistance to secure housing including searching for and sharing housing leads, • The Housing Case Manager plays a critical role in managing resident behaviors, enforcing program rules and protocols, and promoting a safe and supportive environment, • These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position, • Develop Independent Living Plans (ILPs) with permanent housing goals and objectives that are customized to residents, their income levels and sources, assets and resources, support systems, • Create and monitor housing log schedules, provide housing leads, and advocate on behalf of residents with landlords and brokers, • Ensure residents pursue housing leads, • Assist residents in searching and applying for housing, including assistance with completing and submitting housing applications and rental subsidy programs, including DHS housing packets, • Assist with and prepare residents for housing interviews and lease signings, • Escort residents to housing interviews and apartment inspections, • Enroll residents in DHS CARES, • Complete and submit HHAs on behalf of residents, • Assistant residents to register in the NYC Housing Lottery system, • Connect residents to employment opportunities and workshops and trainings for employment skills, independent living skills, budgeting and money management, health and nutrition, hygiene and housekeeping, and other areas to foster independence and self-sufficiency, • Coordinate with Mayor’s Office of Immigration Affairs and other immigration services and advocacy organizations and enroll residents in immigration services and programs, • CASE MANAGEMENT, • Provide counseling, crisis intervention, case management and service referrals, • Meet with residents in assigned caseload at least once a week to assess progress with housing and service plans, • Modify plans as needed, • Assist residents to enroll in and maintain enrollment in public benefits programs, • Coordinate with Dept of Education to ensure school-age children are enrolled in school, receive transportation services as needed, and are engaged in ESL/ELL and IEP curriculum as needed, • Conduct weekly room inspections to ensure healthy hygiene and housekeeping, • Manage and mitigate resident behaviors that compromise the health and safety of residents, • Document interactions and communications with and on behalf of residents and upload into CARES, • Document incidents and witness statements, • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Program DirectorCompany DescriptionThe Practice of Peace Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underserved communities through compassionate services. POP provides emergency and transitional housing to help individuals regain stability and self-sufficiency. Shift Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the daily and nightly operations of POP’s emergency transitional facilities. This role ensures the safety, order, and efficiency of residence operations, providing direct supervision for clients and volunteers during evening shifts. Shift Supervisors also coordinate with staff and management to maintain a supportive and structured environment.The Practice of Peace Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underserved communities through compassionate services. POP provides emergency and transitional housing to help individuals regain stability and self-sufficiency. Shift Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the daily and nightly operations of POP’s emergency transitional facilities. This role ensures the safety, order, and efficiency of residence operations, providing direct supervision for clients and volunteers during evening shifts. Shift Supervisors also coordinate with staff and management to maintain a supportive and structured environment.

A nonprofit organization focused on immigration reform is seeking an Advocacy & Policy Director to lead its advocacy efforts. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in immigration law, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude.

Envision Freedom Fund’s Advocacy & Policy Director will further our mission to abolish immigration bond and all forms of wealth-based detention, and drive reforms to ensure harm reduction for individuals currently impacted by the system.The Advocacy & Policy Director reports to the Co-Executive Di

Job DescriptionImmigration Staff Attorney Position NYCDS seeks an immigration staff attorney to join our Immigration Unit. The Immigration Unit attorneys, integral to the NYCDS defense team, provide Padilla advice and support to NYCDS clients and criminal defense attorneys. Founded in 1997, New York County Defender Services (NYCDS) is a public defender office located in downtown Manhattan. Our mission is to provide the best possible legal defense for poor people ensnared in the criminal legal system. Our Immigration Unit currently consists of three immigration attorneys who specialize in the intersection between immigration and criminal law and work collaboratively with trial attorneys, social workers, and investigators to avoid negative immigration consequences for non-citizen clients. Applicants please submit a cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample. Job Description and Responsibilities: • Advise and strategize with our trial attorneys and clients to avoid negative immigration consequences;, • Provide immigration support to trial attorneys at arraignments;, • Present information to judges and assistant district attorneys through written or oral advocacy;, • Advocate for clients by conducting jail visits and accompanying clients to ICE appointments;, • Must be committed to working collaboratively with a diverse group of criminal defense attorneys and other advocates;, • Manage a high-volume caseload;, • Present in-office trainings on crim-imm basics and changes to crim-imm law;, • Attend IDP’s monthly roundtable meetings;, • Participate in other immigration coalition and organization meetings; and, • Supervise law student interns., • Commitment to advancing the rights of poor and low-income immigrants;, • Commitment to criminal justice issues;, • Must be fluent in Spanish;, • Minimum of three years’ experience in immigration law, particularly as it intersects with criminal law;, • Excellent research, writing, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills;, • Strong organizational and time-management skills;, • Must be admitted to practice law in New York State; CuqrpJTHAv

Job Description Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) is seeking a Forensic Support Associate to join the Social Work Department in our Adult Criminal Defense Practice. While the position will be based in Brooklyn CDP, the Associate will also work with Queens CDP and other BDS practices. BDS is a public defense office representing low-income New Yorkers in criminal, family, immigration, and civil legal matters. For nearly 30 years, BDS has worked, in and out of court, to protect and uphold the rights of individuals and to change laws and systems that perpetuate injustice and inequality. Our legal expertise work with clients is focused on the intersections of these legal systems that disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities living in poverty. BDS represents thousands of people each year who have diverse, complex, and multi-faceted legal needs. In addition to a zealous legal defense, our interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, social workers and advocates provide a wide range of legal and advocacy services, including for housing, public benefits, education, and employment. BDS staff work collaboratively and across disciplines to deliver high-quality legal services that serve the people we represent, their families and communities. The Social Work Department of BDS’ Criminal Defense Practice (CDP) works closely with attorneys in all practice areas, providing comprehensive services to help improve the life circumstances of clients and improve outcomes on their cases. The Department staff advocate from a trauma-informed lens and a client-centered perspective, support clients in court, provide crisis management, link clients with outside resources and communicate with service providers, as well as writing reports to assist the client in obtaining a favorable outcome. The Forensic Support Associate will be stationed and supervised within the Brooklyn CDP Social Work Practice. In addition to Brooklyn clients, they will be required to regularly work with clients in Queens. They may also work with other units within the various BDS practices, including on research and reports that may cover all areas of BDS. In addition to escorting clients as needed, the Associate will be expected to meet with clients in person whenever possible for other duties. Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial interviews with incarcerated and community-based clients to assess trauma history, mental health needs, substance use, housing instability, family background, and immigration concerns., • Gather collateral information from family members, treatment providers, and community supports to assist in forensic case development., • Assist attorneys, social workers and mitigation staff in preparing pre-plea and sentencing mitigation materials., • Coordinate diversion referrals and alternative-to-incarceration placements., • Connect clients with community-based services including mental health treatment, substance use programs, housing resources, and reentry support and track client compliance and progress. This will include escorting clients to services as needed., • Meet with clients in person in the community, in court, on Rikers Island and in other detention facilities as needed., • Maintain accurate and timely case documentation within the office’s internal case management system, Litify., • Compile reports to assist supervisors in tracking forensic referrals, mitigation outcomes, diversion placements, and service engagement metrics., • Generate internal data reports to support grant applications and reporting, program evaluation, and policy advocacy efforts., • Do research as assigned related to criminal and other legal systems and related/ancillary services and issues., • Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field., • Experience working in forensic setting, including conducting psycho-social assessments and coordinating with service providers., • Excellent and empathetic communicator., • Excellent writing skills., • Basic research skills and experience., • Ability to utilize case and document management systems to track information and data., • Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred. Position Information This is a non-exempt, salaried position in the collective bargaining unit. The normal schedule is Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. The position will be based at BDS’s offices in Downtown Brooklyn, but will require Queens-based work as well. BDS determines salary on a pay scale based on education and experience. For this position there is a base salary range of $59,113-$65,863 depending on the applicant’s education and experience. BDS offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan. In order to support work/life balance and family-friendly policies, BDS has generous vacation, sick, holiday, family, and medical leave policies. Application Instructions Click “Apply Now” to submit a cover letter and resume on our online application portal. Please submit your application by March 20, 2026. Brooklyn Defender Services is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity and maintaining an equitable and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, expressions, orientations, disabilities, and experiences to apply. If you require an accommodation due to a disability or another reason, please contact the Managing Director, H.R. Christina Wallace, at cwallace @ bds.org.

Job Description BronxWorks is a leading nonprofit serving Bronx residents for over 50 years. With more than 65 program sites, we provide housing support, youth and senior services, immigration assistance, financial empowerment, and more. Our Legal Services Department works to advance housing justice and prevent displacement for low-income tenants across the Bronx. Tenant Defense Summer Intern BronxWorks offers summer internships in our Tenant Defense Program for law students passionate about housing justice. Gain hands-on litigation experience, advance legal strategies, and help prevent displacement in Bronx communities. RESPONSIBILITIES • Research housing laws and draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda., • Counsel clients on tenant rights and housing subsidies under attorney supervision., • Support attorneys in hearings, trials, and administrative proceedings., • Assist with settlement negotiations and mediation., • Build expertise in housing programs and public benefits; represent clients in hearings and appeals., • Conduct fact-finding through interviews, site visits, and evidence collection., • Participate in community outreach and legal education workshops., • Prepare legal documents, including discovery responses and affidavits., • Excellent research, oral and written communication, and analytical skills., • Strong attention to detail and concern for quality and accuracy., • Excellent client service; able to build trust with diverse populations, • High degree of professional ethics and integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality., • Effective time management; able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems, • Verbal and written proficiency in a language other than English, especially Spanish or another language commonly spoken by Bronx residents., • Prior professional experience assisting clients with housing subsidy applications, such as emergency rent arrears assistance, FHEPS, CityFHEPS. Prior professional experience with public benefits assistance and advocacy., • Prior paralegal experience in a litigation practice or paralegal certificate., • Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods., • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds., • Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time., • Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents., • Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation., • Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time if required to conduct field work BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. 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 .

Job DescriptionAbout NYLAG Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. NYLAG’s staff of 410 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year. Job description: The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks a highly motivated Spanish-speaking Staff Attorney for a full-time position representing immigrant New Yorkers at imminent risk of detention and deportation as part of NYLAG’s partnership with the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative (RRLC). The job requires a proactive ability to solve problems under time pressure, the strongest commitment to clients, and a desire to work at the forefront of the effort to protect due process and immigrants’ rights during an extremely challenging time. This attorney in this position will provide legal representation before the immigration courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal courts for detained and non-detained immigrants, including immigrants with final orders of removal. Duties and Responsibilities: • Represent immigrants with final orders of removal in appeals, motions to reopen and other proceedings before the immigration courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and Circuit Courts of Appeal., • Appear in both the detained and non-detained Immigration Courts on a regular basis to represent immigrants in removal proceedings., • Prepare and file appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and Second Circuit Court of Appeals as needed., • Collaborate with other attorneys in drafting and filing habeas corpus petitions and other federal litigation as needed., • Prepare and file motions, briefs, forms, affidavits, other supporting documents, motions, and legal memoranda for submission to USCIS and the Immigration Court., • Provide pro se assistance with motions to reopen, applications for asylum, and other related matters., • Screen clients for eligibility for immigration relief, motions to reopen, and grounds for appeals, and develop a strategy for representation., • Interview clients in and out of detention, as well as their witnesses., • Conduct client consultations of detained and non-detained clients and track client cases, progress of applications, and follow up for funding purposes., • Represent NYLAG to our funders and collaborative partners including sharing materials, and attending meetings, conferences, and trainings., • Supervise interns, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys as needed; and, • Juris Doctorate from an accredited school, • Admission to the New York State bar, • Fluency in Spanish required, • Minimum 2 years experience working in removal defense required, 4 years preferred, • Experience working with detained and/or post-order clients preferred, • Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills, • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary, and the public, • Ability to work in a collaborative setting with other professionals, • Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights, criminal justice, and/or social justice issues, • Experience working with survivors of trauma and at the intersection of criminal law and immigration law Employment type: ☒ Full-time Professional Level: ☒ Entry Level Salary Range: NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $88,265 and $101,009. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care. Application Instructions: Please save resume and cover letter on one pdf. Covid Vaccination Policy: Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG’s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG’s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change. Powered by JazzHR Mw8uNt28rc

Job DescriptionAbout NYLAG: Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. NYLAG’s staff of 410 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year. Job description The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks a highly motivated, experienced Immigration Attorney for a full-time position with the LGBTQ Law Unit. The LGBTQ Law Unit seeks an experienced fulltime attorney to join our team and advocate for our immigrant clients facing removal. NYLAG’s LGBTQ Law Unit, founded in 2008, exists to protect and expand the rights of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community and to provide services that meet the unique legal needs of low-income LGBTQ New Yorkers. LGBTQ communities, especially those of color, transgender and gender non-conforming individuals and youth, are at greater risk of living in poverty and of being targeted for violence. The LGBTQ Law Unit provides free representation and advice on a wide array of civil legal matters, including legal name and gender marker changes, immigration (including removal defense), family law matters (orders of protection, custody and visitation, divorce, and adoption), housing, employment and public accommodation discrimination, wills and advance directives and access to gender affirming healthcare. We engage with community partners to provide legal services and education outreach in community settings throughout the five boroughs and push forward systemic advocacy efforts to advance LGBTQ rights and protections. The Immigration Attorney will represent LGBTQ+ immigrants on detained and non-detained removal defense and post-order work providing full representation and limited scope assistance. The job requires substantive knowledge and experience with removal defense for asylum-seeking LGBTQ+ immigrants including bond hearings, motions to reopen and motions to stay removal before EOIR and BIA, federal petitions for review, individual merits hearings, BIA appeals, habeas petitions and motions for emergent relief from detention or removal. Candidates will have a proactive ability to solve problems under time pressure, a strong commitment to providing client-centered services for clients experiencing trauma, and an ability to work collaboratively with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers working on a broad range of legal matters impacting the LGBTQ+ community. Duties and Responsibilities Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Represent LGBTQ+ immigrants in defensive asylum claims before the immigration court, BIA, and federal courts including bond hearings, post order relief and appeals;, • Prepare and file forms, affidavits, other supporting documents, motions, and legal memoranda for submission to USCIS, EOIR, BIA, and federal courts;, • Represent immigrant clients in other ancillary matters before civil courts; (state and federal) and administrative hearings, in matters such as legal name changes and public benefits advocacy;, • Conduct legal screenings, track client cases, progress of applications, and follow up for funding purposes;, • Contribute to the LGBTQ Law Unit’s community outreach and education efforts through presentations and work with the Unit Director to establish and maintain relationships with community partners;, • Participate in systemic advocacy work on issues that directly impact LGBTQ+ immigrants;, • Attend regular internal and external stakeholder meetings regarding recently arrived migrants;, • Create and maintain physical and electronic files, including managing correspondence with clients and documenting correspondence with immigration and other agencies;, • Manage data entry in internal and external data management systems and assist with generating reports; and, • J.D. degree and admission to a State bar required; New York State Bar preferred., • Five years of experience practicing immigration law, including affirmative and removal defense work, required;, • Fluency in a second language required, Spanish is preferred ;, • Demonstrated commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and knowledge of the complex and systemic issues faced by our clients;, • Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights, criminal justice, and/or social justice issues;, • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, judiciary and the public;, • Ability to work in and value a collaborative team model;, • Ability to work independently and under pressure while managing multiple competing deadlines;, • Ability to make creative arguments for complicated cases and cases that do not have a clear path to relief;, • Ability to set expectations for clients who are not eligible for any relief while nonetheless providing competent representation before the Immigration Court;, • Excellent written, oral and analytical skills; and Employment type: ☒ Full-time Professional Level: ☒ Professional Salary Range: NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $97,132 - $103,515. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care. Application Instructions: Please save resume and cover letter on one pdf. Covid Vaccination Policy: Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG’s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG’s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change. Powered by JazzHR 1kWWTqSp7o

Job Description Advocates For Children (AFC) is a dynamic social justice organization that strives to ensure a high-quality education for New York students who face barriers to academic success, focusing on students from low-income backgrounds. AFC works on behalf of children and youth who are at greatest risk of academic failure due to poverty, race, ethnicity, disability, homelessness, immigration status/limited English proficiency, or involvement in the child welfare or juvenile/criminal legal systems. We use uniquely integrated strategies to advance systemic reform, empower families and communities, and advocate for the educational rights of individual students. AFC grounds our work in our organization's values: • Family-Centered: We listen to what families want for their children and empower them with information and support., • Expertise: We ground our advocacy in more than 50 years of experience with the NYC public schools and deep knowledge of the legal and education systems affecting the students and families we serve., • Passion: We are united by our unrelenting drive to dismantle obstacles to education and our unwavering dedication to NYC's students and families., • Community: We foster collaboration and inclusive practices within our team and with outside partners so we can learn from different perspectives and unite in advancing our common goals., • Justice: We view the law as a powerful tool to bridge gaps in access to education and help families from under-represented communities fight for their rights. Job Summary AFC seeks an energetic Staff Attorney determined to make a difference for NYC families struggling to gain appropriate educational services for their children in the country's largest school district during an unparalleled time of difficulty for low-income families of children with disabilities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The focus of this Staff Attorney position will be representing families with children with disabilities in administrative proceedings in order to obtain services that are the difference maker in a child's future. The day-to-day responsibilities of this position include conducting intake, reviewing school records and psychological evaluations, engaging with and advocating before school staff, and exploring schools and services that may serve as potential remedies. The Staff Attorney will draft and file due process complaints that culminate in special education hearings, where the attorney will present and argue the student's case through evidence and witness testimony, and any legal briefing required to prevail. This position will report to the Director of Project Thrive. Qualifications • Understanding of and alignment with AFC's mission. Please review AFC's work at advocatesforchildren.org, • Law degree required and admission to the NYS bar preferred, • 0-3 years litigation experience preferred, • Demonstrated commitment to serving the public interest, • Experience with and/or knowledge of low-income and disability communities, education, civil rights, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, • Ability to engage across cultures, identities, and ethnicities, • Ability to engage and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including parents, community partners, and school staff, • Organized, detail oriented, flexible, and able to work independently and collaboratively, • Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date client files and records, • Desire to learn, both as an individual and as part of an organization, and apply diversity, equity, and anti-racism principles Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter highlighting why they are interested in this role at AFC and how their experience aligns with the Staff Attorney position, including any personal or professional experience that demonstrates their connection to the populations AFC serves. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis starting June 2025. This position would start as soon as possible. Due to the high volume of applicants, only complete applications from qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. Compensation This is a full-time position, with a salary in the range of $83,899 - $91,036, depending on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This position is expected to work at least 2 days a week in the office and remotely on the remaining days. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION AFC's current compensation package includes medical and dental insurance, with a plan option that covers full payment of medical plan premiums for staff and their qualified dependents. AFC has generous time-off policies that include 10 federal holidays, office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day, and 15 vacation days and 15 paid time off days in the first year of employment. AFC also offers a 403(b) plan with a fully vested employer match and coverage of the premium cost of life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance. AFC is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff and encourages all applications including from people of color, persons with disabilities, parents of persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or gender expressions and persons of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. AFC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability or other protected characteristic. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. For more information and to request an accommodation, contact Human Resources at .

Job Description WHO IS CHI? Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success. WHAT DOES CHI OFFER? CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer: • Generous Paid time off, • Personal and Sick Days, • Health insurance and health reimbursement account, • Dental and vision plans, • Flexible spending account, • AFLAC supplemental insurance, • Dependent Care Spending Account, • Commuter Transit and Parking Account, • Working Advantage- Employee Perks, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Life insurance, • Employee Assistance Program The Social Worker is part of a human service team that develops and executes service and care plans for residents to provide a supportive and empowering environment that fosters stabilization, independence and self-reliance, and skills development. The Social Worker plays a key role in assessing resident needs, providing direct services, bridging residents to external service providers, and promoting healthy behaviors and practices amongst residents. Pay: $64,350 annual salary. FSLA: Exempt- not eligible for overtime. Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm except for Thursday 3pm-11pm (must work one Saturday day shift per month). Location: Gowanus/Park Slope, Brooklyn, N JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position. SERVICE AND CARE COORDINATION • Ensure residents receive quality and appropriate services per organizational principles and program requirements., • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to identify immediate and long term needs in healthcare, food and nutrition, childcare and youth education, employment and vocation, immigration and citizenship status, English language proficiency, trauma care and recovery, and other social need as disclosed by residents., • Coordinate with Case Managers to design service and care plans that correspond to biopsychosocial assessments and address human, health, education and employment, recovery and stability needs., • Coordinate workshops and activities that enhance self-care and healthy habits, cultural and social adjustment, recovery and stabilization, and English language acquisition., • Collaborate with external providers and organizations to assist residents with social and cultural adaptation, address social and human service needs, access preventive and remedial healthcare, and access to mental health services including trauma recovery and therapeutic counseling., • Meet with residents in assigned caseload at least once a week to assess progress with service and care plans. Modify plans as needed., • Coordinate with Case Managers to conduct weekly room inspections to ensure healthy hygiene and housekeeping practices., • Develop and facilitate workshops and activities with external service providers; monitor resident engagement and assess impact of activities and workshops to individual residents and the general resident population., • Document interactions and communications with and on behalf of residents in CARES and AWARDS., • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Program Director., • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required, multi-lingual and Spanish proficiency prioritized., • Computer skills: Basic competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet. Experience with CARES, HOME, CAPS, and AWARDS prioritized., • Math Skills: Ability to formulate simple financial budgets., • Physical Performance: Ability to make unit visits (walk distances, climb stairs, etc.), • Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls., • Other Skills:, • Experience conducting biopsychosocial and needs assessment surveys., • Experience in service and care plan design or trauma and recovery counseling., • Experience working with homeless individuals and people living with health and/or mental health issues and substance use. Ability to engage residents., • Experience facilitating workshops and group activities., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment. Company DescriptionCommunity Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing. CHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life. CHI’s vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.Community Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing.\r\n\r\nCHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life.\r\n\r\nCHI’s vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.

Job Description Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 28,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants’ rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more." Current Opening: MRNY seeks a bilingual (Spanish & English), highly motivated, organized, and dedicated employment law attorney to join our Workplace Justice legal team. The position is full-time and will be based in our Bushwick, Brooklyn office. Our team currently includes 4 other experienced employment attorneys and 3 paralegals who handle a wide range of employment-related legal matters facing our community members, including wage theft, employment discrimination, paid sick leave, retaliation, paid family leave and health and safety issues on the job. Our Workplace Justice legal team collaborates closely with and provides strategic support on worker organizing campaigns to improve and enforce labor standards at the city and state levels. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: • Handle an employment law caseload that involves a range of legal representation and advocacy, from direct negotiation and resolution of cases, filing administrative claims, to multi-plaintiff federal court litigation., • Work closely with MRNY members and organizers to envision and implement strategic affirmative litigation projects and leverage other strategies that strengthen MRNY's worker organizing., • Support MRNY members and organizing campaigns through strategic litigation, legislative advocacy, research and action support., • Work with MRNY organizers and other partners to support campaigns, provide legal clinics and facilitate know-your-rights workshops in both English and Spanish., • Participate in legal team and organization wide meetings., • Eligible to work in the US;, • Admission (or eligibility for admission) to practice law in New York State or the possibility of waiving into the state., • Fluency in the Spanish language;, • Demonstrated commitment to social, racial and economic justice and an understanding of the challenges facing low-wage workers, immigrant communities, and communities of color;, • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. Starting salary is based on a step scale based on years of experience. MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days, and family leave. The salary for this position will be from $76,500 to $91,290 How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume at the Make the Road New York Career Center. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

Job DescriptionSalary: $30.22/hour, non-negotiable Position:Counselor Advocate, Queens-Manhattan Community Program Department:Community Programs Location(s):Manhattan, Queens Reports To:Program Manager Classification:Full-Time, Non-Exempt Work Model:Hybrid Compensation: $30.22/hour, non-negotiable of Positions: 1 The Violence Intervention Program, Inc. (VIP) is the only culturally specific non-profit organization in New York City serving Latinx survivors of domestic and sexual violence, the vast majority of whom are immigrants. Founded as a grassroots response to intimate partner violence and sexual assault, VIP has consistently centered survivors in its leadership and fostered a staff community that reflects the rich national, ethnic, and racial diversity of the communities it serves. Today, VIP operates two community-based programs serving the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens; four housing programs, including two shelters, Rapid Re-Housing, and Home+; a bilingual helpline; and innovative programs focused on economic justice, sexual violence, restorative justice, and child and adolescent services. The Counselor Advocate provides crisis intervention and self-empowerment counseling in both individual and group settings to survivors of gender-based violence. The role also delivers direct services, including holistic case assessment, case management, and advocacy across criminal legal, social welfare, housing, immigration, and other related systems. Essential Functions: • Conduct initial needs assessments on all clients and their children to identify needs and goals during the initial intake and reevaluate as necessary., • Provide intensive case management services based on the program participant (s) needs/goals and service plan, including weekly (scheduled) case management sessions., • Provide personal support for the families, including but not limited to translation and accompaniment services as it relates to public assistance and housing. School/education placement, health service, etc. Including assistance in the various unforeseen needs of the participant., • Provide information and referrals; advocacy and accompaniment to participants throughout the legal, immigration, social, and human resources systems. This includes over the phone, in-person, and through written correspondence promptly., • Assist participants with educational needs by advocating for tutoring services, school placement, parent/teacher/child involvement, and medical services., • Stay abreast of changes in entitlements and benefit resources and systems for information and referrals, advocacy and accompaniment as to secure needed services., • Maintain proper documentation (case notes, reports, and statistical information) on time for all clients., • Develop service plans with measurable outcomes and services identified by the program and funding source in a timely fashion. Include accurate information about participants outcomes and services to inform their counseling plan., • Consistently assess clients' safety to ensure their security and that of their children, as their situation may shift with changing conditions. Create a safety plan as needed., • Provide crisis and promote self-esteem/motivation to participants, including identifying and providing referrals to outside therapeutic services as needed., • Validate, support, and encourage strength-based counseling with a focus on personal wellness and independence as identified., • Work with age-appropriate clients on an ongoing basis around the issues of conflict resolution, separation, diversity issues (including cultural, religious, and sexual orientation issues), etc., • Provide interventions that promote positive relationships between clients, parents, their community, various institutions, and schools to enhance the positive development of clients., • Facilitate weekly, monthly, and/or bi-monthly age-appropriate bi-lingual support groups., • Provide counseling, case management, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary service providers and law enforcement weekly to provide wraparound services for walk-in clients at the Family Justice Center., • Work collaboratively with staff and other service providers consistently to ensure the highest quality service delivery., • Adhere to mandated reporting requirements relating to issues such as child abuse/neglect, suicide/homicide concerns, etc., • Attend and participate in regularly scheduled agency and program meetings including supervision sessions, trainings, case conferences, agency-wide staff meetings, team meetings, individual service plans, inter-disciplinary meetings, etc., • Conduct community outreach and /or educational workshops as needed by the program., • Report Language access issues as they occur to Associate or Senior Directors., • Capacity building in all agency programs each staff member will demonstrate competency by incorporating financial literacy in their responsibilities., • Perform other tasks as required, including any related administrative duties as needed. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, • Fully Bilingual Required (English/Spanish verbal and written)., • Must have advocacy and/or counseling experience in domestic violence, women and childrens issues, or related fields., • Strong verbal and written communication and documenting skills., • Must be well-organized, work independently and collectively, and maintain a flexible schedule., • Must be knowledgeable in working with diverse communities, particularly Latinx, people of color, and low-income populations, and deliver culturally competent services., • Must have the ability to operate office equipment such as computers, copy machines, fax machines, phone systems, etc., with strong internet and software skills, incl. Microsoft Office and client database., • Must be able to exercise good judgment, compassion, and sensitivity at all times to provide trauma-informed care., • Must ensure agency, program, and client confidentiality at all times., • Must work well with a team and bring self-awareness and accountability to the workplace., • Must be passionate about intersectional social justice issues impacting survivors of trauma., • Willing to travel to Queens and Manhattan Compensation & Benefits • Full-time, non-exempt position, working 35 hours per week with a pay rate of $55,000/year., • We cover 85% of the cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents., • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts available., • Unlimited Paid Time Off program, 12 paid holidays, a mid-year and end-of-year office closure., • Summer Friday schedule (optional), • Commuter benefits (Mass Transit & Parking), • 403b retirement plan, • Employee Assistance Program, • Disability & Life Insurance

Job Description Position: Staff Attorney Department: Legal Office Location: The ideal candidate is located in any of the following states or major metropolitan areas where Lambda Legal has an office: New York, NY (Headquarters); Atlanta, GA (Southern); Dallas, TX (South Central); Chicago, IL (Midwest); Los Angeles, CA (Western); or Washington, D.C. Work Type Designation: Hybrid * In office presence will be expected when there is a need, for example: * For litigation preparation, including such tasks as depositions, document preparation, trial strategy meetings with staff, and moots for argument preparation. * For legislative and administrative lawyering, including such tasks as developing and practicing testimony, meeting with movement colleagues, partner organizations and co-counsel, and preparation for meetings with government officials and staff. * Work from Office and Hybrid employees must be able to commute to the Regional Office as their schedule demands Reports to: Chief Legal Advocacy Officer (temporarily) Union Status: L5. This is a union position Annual Salary Range: $85,586 - $142,739. The salary for this role will be determined by a candidate's years of relevant experience related to the position, as well as their geographic region. Our salary scale for these roles start at 3 years and go up to 30+ years of experience. Travel: Up to 30% * This role requires periodic travel for such things as court appearances; meetings with clients, experts, or other trial witnesses; legislative and executive branch meetings to advance lobbying efforts; coalition and other community gatherings; public education events and engaging in other in-person advocacy and educational activities like conferences and staff retreats. FLSA Status: Exempt / Full Time Supervisory Responsibilities: None Who We Are Lambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Since 1973, Lambda Legal has used impact litigation and other advocacy tools to decriminalize same-sex relationships; challenge discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV in the workplace, in the home, in schools, in health care, and in the military; and protect LGBTQ+ families, including by winning and defending marriage equality. Our clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. Headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal also has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, DC. We believe that serving the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. To be successful, we must approach our work with an understanding that discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status is not the only obstacle to achieving full formal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV; rather, we recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination, specifically including biases based on race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, education, and class. Considering this reality, we prioritize a proactive commitment to counteracting these biases and their compounding effects in the work we do, but also in how we work together as an organization. Staff Attorney Staff Attorneys at Lambda Legal engage in cutting-edge impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education furthering Lambda Legal’s mission. Attorneys at Lambda Legal engage in cutting-edge impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education furthering Lambda Legal’s mission. The Staff Attorney will work independently and collaboratively to help further the mission of Lambda Legal nationwide. What you’ll do: This Lambda Legal attorney position is responsible for four major areas of work: * Impact Litigation • Devise legal theories and litigation strategies, • Identify and cultivate litigation opportunities, whether from our Legal Help Desk, referrals from private attorneys, media accounts, in response to government action, or other sources, • Conduct litigation in trial and appellate courts with a high degree of independence, • Provide amicus curiae support through brief writing and coordination, • Consult with private lawyers who are handling matters related to Lambda Legal’s areas of expertise, • Prepare deposition and trial materials in office when needed with Legal team members Public Policy • Conceptualize and draft legislative and administrative proposals affecting the LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV, • Track and analyze relevant proposals by others, often under significant time pressure, • Provide testimony, administrative and regulatory comments, and letters of support or opposition concerning policy proposals, • Work with stakeholders at the local, state, and national levels—including elected and appointed officials, community leaders, and partner organizations—to support or oppose policy proposals Education, Engagement, and Outreach • Cultivate relationships with key coalition partners and allied organizations, • Pursue opportunities to share Lambda Legal’s organizational expertise, including by speaking at legal conferences, participating in continuing legal education programs, giving interviews to print, radio, television, and web reporters, and engaging in other public speaking, • Cross-Departmental Collaboration, • Work collaboratively with colleagues in Lambda Legal’s Communications and Development Departments to advance knowledge about and gain support for Lambda Legal’s efforts to secure full legal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV Who you are: With the understanding that no one person will offer every desired skill and characteristic outlined below, compelling candidates also will offer much of the following: * J.D. degree and admission to practice law in at least one state in the United States is required * Minimum of three years litigation experience * Strong written and oral advocacy skills, including the ability to address legal and other complex issues in clear, persuasive terms for a wide variety of audiences * Creativity, tenacity, and leadership capacity to develop and execute strategies that advance Lambda Legal’s mission * Cultural humility and a commitment to addressing the mutually reinforcing forms of discrimination that exist in our society, including discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, immigration status, disability, education and class; successful candidates will demonstrate their appreciation of why we prioritize stopping these forms of discrimination within our work to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status * Ability to skillfully and empathetically interact with and counsel clients from the broad range of communities that Lambda Legal serves, including communities of color, immigrant communities, and lower-income communities * Ability to operate with a high level of independence and initiative, to work well with others, to meet deadlines, and to manage stressful situations with equanimity * Prior work on behalf of LGBTQ+ people and/or people living with HIV and/or experience working with other historically marginalized communities * Trial experience * Teaching or training experience * Leadership or supervisory experience of other legal professionals * Spanish language proficiency Prior work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community and/or people living with HIV is highly desirable. Experience working with other historically marginalized communities (in a professional or volunteer capacity) is also preferred. All employees at Lambda Legal are expected to adhere to our values, DEIB philosophy, and ethical conduct in all interactions and tasks, ensuring a positive and respectful workplace environment. Our Values & DEIB Philosophy Successful candidates will embrace and champion our Organizational Values and DEIB Philosophy Statement, bringing a commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace. They will thrive in a diverse environment, actively contributing to a culture that respects and uplifts the full spectrum of communities Lambda Legal serves. Candidates can review our Organizational Values and DEIB Philosophy Statement on our Careers Page. Why Work at Lambda Legal? You get to do meaningful, life-changing work at a national level for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Lambda Legal also proudly offers competitive benefits for our team. We understand that our staff’s dedication and effort are instrumental in achieving our mission. A highlight of the benefits we offer include: • Medical benefits that begin on your start date, • Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (effective 30 days from your start date), • Short & Long-Term Disability plans (effective 30 days from your start date), • 403(b) Retirement Plan (employer contribution and matching program begins after 90 days of employment), • Paid Time Off:, • Paid Vacation (15 Days), • Sick Leave (12 Days), • Personal Leave (3 Days), • Religious Observance Leave (3 Days), • Bereavement and Bereavement Anniversary Leave, • Floating Holiday (1 Day), • 12 paid holidays and 5 early office closures, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA/DC FSA) and Commuter Benefits, • Health Reimbursement Account, • $50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement, • Annual professional development funds, • Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, • Premium subscription to the Calm App, • Paid sabbatical after 7 years of service at Lambda Legal (4 weeks for non-exempt positions and 8 weeks for exempt positions) Read more about Lambda Legal's work on our blog and Instagram. Lambda Legal believes in creating a more equitable playing field for applicants and values the depth of relevant skills built through successful education, work, and life experiences. If your background and skills are a close match for this position, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Lambda Legal is committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of LGBTQ+, HIV-affected and allied communities, and is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Lambda Legal encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals living with HIV are all encouraged to apply. Powered by JazzHR tNXOnZeRZ3

Job DescriptionAbout NYLAG: Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combating economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. During COVID-19, most of our services are virtual to keep our community safe. NYLAG’s staff of 350 impacted the lives of nearly 113,000 people last year. Job description LegalHealth, a division of the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), has an immediate opening for a temporary staff attorney to join one of the longest standing and the largest Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) in the country. Please note that this is a temporary position that starts April 13, 2026 and lasts through September 4, 2026. Spanish fluency is required. LegalHealth partners with a diverse array of medical professionals in 38 hospitals throughout New York to address the health harming legal needs of low-income people with serious health problems. LegalHealth complements health care with legal care – providing free legal services in medical facilities and training healthcare professionals to understand both the legal issues their patients may encounter and the relationship between health and legal advocacy. Using a holistic approach to address Social Drivers of Health, LegalHealth attorneys practice as generalists, representing clients on a myriad of legal matters that are often connected to a diagnosis or chronic health condition. LegalHealth plays a leadership role in the expanding MLP movement, helping others to start or sustain their own MLPs. This position reports to their supervising attorney. Duties and Responsibilities • Responsible for staffing two weekly legal clinics, one located in the Lower East Side at Betances Health Center and the other located in the Bronx at BronxCare Health System., • Additionally, the attorney will provide periodic clinic coverage for other clinic sites as their schedule permits., • Provides legal services in a wide range of issues including: benefits, housing, employment, immigration, and advance planning, • Periodically train medical staff to deepen the partnership and foster better communications. This may happen at large trainings on specific legal issues, advocacy strategies, and other areas of interest of the partnering organizations, as well as in one-on-one case consultations., • Admitted to practice law in New York., • Excellent communication skills., • Strong research and writing skills., • Ability to both empathize with clients’ challenges and help to problem solve is critically important., • Demonstrated interest in working with low-income, disabled, and/or disadvantaged clients. Employment type: ☒ Temporary Professional Level: ☒ Professional Salary Range: NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $87,210 – $97,132 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care. Application Instructions: Please save resume and cover letter on one pdf. Covid Vaccination Policy: Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG’s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG’s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change. Powered by JazzHR 65t3YgCxvb

Job DescriptionAbout NYLAG Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. NYLAG’s staff of over 400 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year. Job Description New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks a highly motivated Staff Attorney for a full-time position dedicated to serving the needs of immigrants through innovative partnerships with community-based organizations, including a network of shelters serving New York City residents. Through a comprehensive model, we hope to meet the full range of immigration needs of our partner organizations’ communities. The job requires a broad substantive knowledge of immigration law and avenues to immigration status, experience working with families experiencing instability in their lives, a keen eye for prospective relief options, and a desire to adapt programming as needed to meet the needs of the community as they arise. Candidates will have a proactive ability to solve problems under time pressure, a strong commitment to clients, and a background in trauma-informed advocacy. The Staff Attorney will work within the Immigrant Protection Unit at NYLAG under the supervision of a Supervising Attorney. Duties and Responsibilities The Staff Attorney’s responsibilities will include: • Conduct legal screenings for immigrants and provide robust advice and counsel;, • Prepare and file applications for immigration status and Freedom of Information Act requests to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review, both pro se and with full representation, including notices of appeal, motions to reopen, and petitions for review;, • Participate in meetings and serve as a liaison to partner organizations and other external stakeholders;, • Track client cases, progress of applications, and follow up for funding and programmatic purposes. Assist Supervising Attorney in collaborating with community organizations, partners, and funders;, • Provide Know Your Rights presentations and attend other outreach events, including in-person clinics, as needed; and, • Perform other various duties, including giving general consults, advice, trainings, and mentoring of volunteers and pro bono.Qualifications, • Juris Doctorate from an accredited school., • Admission to the New York State bar or a pending application for admission is required., • Fluency in Spanish required., • Minimum 1 year experience working in immigration law strongly preferred., • Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills., • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary and the public., • Experience working with survivors of trauma and immigrants experiencing housing instability., • Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and social justice., • Ability to work in a collaborative setting with other professionals. Employment type Full-time Professional Level ☒ Professional Salary: NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $87,210-$97,132. Powered by JazzHR xsqrJcWBOK

Job Description Who We Are Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Since 1973, Lambda Legal has used impact litigation and other advocacy tools to decriminalize same-sex relationships; challenge discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV in the workplace, in the home, in schools, in health care, and in the military; and protect LGBTQ+ families, including by winning and defending marriage equality. Clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. Headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, DC. We believe that serving the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. To be successful, we must approach our work with an understanding that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is not the only obstacle to achieving full formal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV; rather, we recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination, specifically including biases based on race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, education, and class. In light of this reality, we prioritize awareness and proactive commitment to counteracting these biases and their compounding effects. Internship Locations • Chicago, IL, • Atlanta, GA Responsibilities Summer interns primarily assist attorneys with litigation and policy tasks. This may include legislative research and tracking, investigation, research and drafting in ongoing cases, prospective cases, and amicus curiae briefs, in all areas of sexual orientation, gender identity, and HIV discrimination. Interns may also research, draft, and/or edit publications on these issues for public education and may assist in maintenance and expansion of resources for our national legal Help Desk. Qualifications Successful candidates will welcome the opportunity to work in a racially- and gender-diverse environment and to contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere. Interning at Lambda Legal requires a demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the breadth of the communities that Lambda Legal serves. Due to the focused and challenging nature of the work Lambda Legal does, we prefer to hire law students who have some experience with issues relating to our mission. Thus, a background in or familiarity with issues important to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and those living with HIV will greatly strengthen an application. Commitment to public interest law also greatly strengthens an application. Considering the amount of independent work required, second- and third-year students are preferred. Lambda Legal encourages applications from people of color and people with disabilities, including HIV. Compensation Because we have limited resources, Lambda Legal requires applicants to make diligent efforts to secure summer funding from their law schools. However, to ensure that economic barriers do not dissuade talented applicants, Lambda Legal is prepared to provide compensation for students for whom funding is not available. If you are not able to get funding from your school, or your school provides funding at a lesser amount, we will provide you with summer funding or will supplement your school’s funding. Selected students will receive more information about this process after receiving notice of their acceptance. Application Students interested in summer internships should apply beginning in the Fall. We begin hiring as the applicant pool allows and continue until all spaces are filled. Read more about Lambda Legal's work on our blog and Instagram. Lambda Legal believes in creating a more equitable playing field for applicants and values the depth of relevant skills built through successful education, work, and life experiences. If your background and skills are a close match for this position, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Lambda Legal is committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of LGBTQ+, HIV-affected and allied communities, and is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Lambda Legal encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals living with HIV are all encouraged to apply. Powered by JazzHR FtKaQjSXJ8

Job DescriptionAbout NYLAG: Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g., courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. NYLAG’s staff of over 400 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year. Job Description: NYLAG seeks one experienced housing attorney to join the Tenants' Rights Unit's (TRU) supervisory team as one of three supervisors who manage TRU’s Brooklyn Team. The Supervising Attorney will join a collaborative and collegial management team of about 20 experienced supervisors that works closely to shape the direction of the unit, strengthen and support its litigation and advocacy, develop trainings, coach and mentor staff, and identify systemic housing issues to advocate for systemic change both in and outside of the courtroom. In New York City, BIPOC communities face disproportionate risk of housing insecurity because of the long-lasting disparate impacts of systemic racism, rising inflation coupled with economic inequality, threats to liberty and safety from immigration enforcement, and other micro and macroeconomic factors, which have profoundly harmed immigrant communities and other communities of color. The ideal candidate will understand how housing justice intersects with racial justice and incorporate a race equity lens in tenant advocacy. Duties and Responsibilities: The Supervising Attorneys’ responsibilities will include: • Provide strategic leadership and direction as a part of TRU Management., • Work alongside the TRU-wide supervisory team to identify and respond to programmatic issues, develop and oversee intake protocols and policies, and other responsibilities as needed to ensure we are able to fulfill our Unit’s mission and provide an internal workplace in which our staff feel supported and are able to thrive;, • Supervise a team of attorneys, paralegals, and interns within TRU. Supervision will include: holding regular one-on-one supervision meetings with staff; reviewing case lists and intakes with staff, developing legal strategies, setting case priorities and deadlines, reviewing casework in advance of filing, providing support for litigation matters; supervising court appearances; supervising intake; training and professional development of staff., • Carry a small caseload at your discretion., • Serve as an internal resource to other NYLAG Units on issues related to housing in New York City., • Assist with grant management as needed to ensure that program goals and data reporting requirements are met., • Conduct outreach to impacted communities and community-based organizations., • Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts., • Attend meetings with stakeholders, taskforces, courts, partners, funders; and others as needed to further the work of TRU and the needs of the communities we serve, including meetings regarding the implementation of the Right to Counsel/Universal Access and tenants’ rights issues in Manhattan and elsewhere in New York City., • Conduct internal and external trainings, know-your-rights workshops, and presentations to staff and community members., • Participate in internal and external law and policy committees., • At least four years of relevant legal experience is required;, • A minimum of two to three years’ experience representing tenants in housing matters is required, ideally in New York City Housing Court., • Admission to the New York Bar is required., • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, housing rights, and racial justice., • Demonstrated ability to model effective team building, collaboration, transparent communication, and conflict-resolution., • Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills. Employment type: ☒ Full-time Professional Level: ☒ Managerial Salary: NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is between $116,109 and $139,433, increasing to between $119,544 and $143,788 effective July 1, 2026. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care. Application Instructions: The deadline for applications is February 17, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so qualified applicants should apply as soon as they can. Please save resume and cover letter as a single PDF and name the file “Your Last Name, Your First Name NYLAG BK TRU Supervising Attorney Application”. NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG’s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG’s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change. Powered by JazzHR Psl8ya12F4

Job DescriptionDescription:Supervising Senior Attorney, Public BenefitsYONKERS, NEW YORK Employment Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Practice Group/Team: Public Benefits Organization Information Empire Justice Center, a diverse and highly respected statewide legal services organization, seeks a Supervising Senior Attorney for our Public Benefits practice group. This is an opportunity to join and grow in one of the most influential organizations serving marginalized low-income individuals and families in New York State. Empire Justice Center attracts and employs a diverse team of dedicated, determined, and passionate advocates who significantly impact the lives of low-income New Yorkers. We succeed through direct legal representation, high-impact litigation, and legislative and administrative advocacy. As an organization, we provide top-notch training and technical assistance to other advocates to ensure fairness and justice for New Yorkers. We thrive on our commitment to supporting justice for populations that have historically experienced severe oppression. These populations include racially diverse individuals and families experiencing poverty, housing insecurity, immigration issues, and domestic violence. Additionally, the organization advocates for people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and school-age children facing discrimination and violations of their civil rights in schools. Our offices in Rochester, Albany, Westchester County, and Long Island offer staff an exciting, dynamic, inclusive working environment with a solid commitment to work/life balance, teamwork, diversity, wellness, and personal/professional development. Position Summary Empire Justice Center is pleased to announce an opening for a Supervising Senior Attorney for our Public Benefits practice group. This position will play a leadership role in ongoing impact litigation that improves the lives of low-income New Yorkers. The focus of this attorney will be on improving access to benefits with a particular emphasis on the rights of the homeless and persons with disabilities. The Supervising Senior Attorney would be responsible for the above responsibilities and supervising a practice group member. Salary The referenced pay range/scale represents the estimated minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range and determined by considering factors, including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, individual expertise, market data, and internal equity considerations. Supervising Senior Attorney, 7-8 years of experience, $110,700-$117,000 (Downstate NY – includes a $6,000 geographic differential) Benefits We are an organization that supports and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Empire Justice Center offers a generous benefit package, including: · 35-hour full-time work week. · Comprehensive health insurance plan. · 403(b) eligibility - immediately eligible to begin contributing from your paycheck. · Immediate vesting upon hire - ALL contributions (both employee and employer). o 1% employer match is eligible after 12 months of employment. o 3% non-elective annual contribution made by employer after 12 months of employment. · Generous vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time o 14 Paid Holidays o Vacation: 10.5 hours/month; Sick: 7 hours/month; Personal: 35 hours/year · Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualifying employees. · Bilingual salary enhancement for qualifying employees. · Generous Bereavement Leave. · Employee Wellness Activities. · Voluntary Supplemental Disability. · Dental Insurance (employee paid). · Vision Insurance (employee paid). · $150K Group Term Life Insurance. · NYS Short-Term Disability. · FSA Eligibility. Empire Justice Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and strongly desires a diverse and inclusive workforce. Empire Justice Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, specifically - race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, genetics, neurodiversity, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Requirements: Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Travel to and work in the Yonkers, New York office is required to meet client and organizational needs. o This position is eligible for a hybrid work request under the organizational policy. • Lead or serve in a leadership role as part of a litigation team in impact litigation and class actions in both state and federal court, incorporating the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act, where appropriate., • Represent clients at all stages of litigation, including providing advice and counsel and direct representation in federal court, state court, and administrative proceedings., • Conduct significant legal research and writing, including drafting complex briefs for impact litigation and appellate work., • Supervise practice group members, whether attorney or paralegal, including one whose job includes representing clients at administrative fair hearings before the Office ot Temporary and Disability Assistance., • Engage in policy, administrative, and legislative advocacy, including advocacy with state and local social services agencies., • Participate in coalitions, including serving in leadership roles where appropriate., • Provide technical assistance and training to our legal services and community partners through participation in and presentation at continuing legal education events, and assisting with the development of resources., • Maintain a well-developed knowledge of public benefits law, including cash assistance, SNAP, HEAP, and childcare assistance programs., • Monitor and respond to questions posed in the public benefits listserv., • Advocate for changes in law and policy through report-writing and testimony as needed., • Frequent traveling is required., • Must demonstrate a high level of comfort and commitment to working with people from marginalized communities., • Work closely with your assigned supervisor and participate in regular supervision meetings, including work plan development and grant deliverable management., • Develop and maintain competency in working with databases, Microsoft 365 applications, and other legal technology., • Due to limited resources, all staff are expected to perform administrative and other support-related duties to serve our clients and fulfill our mission as a non-profit legal services organization., • Other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or to meet the organization’s needs. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) • Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited US law school or international equivalent., • Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing as a member of the NYS bar., • Minimum of 7 to 8 years of litigation experience in state and federal court, ideally related to public benefit access., • Supervisory experience is required., • Must have a well-developed knowledge of public benefits law, including cash assistance, SNAP, HEAP, and childcare assistance programs., • Excellent legal research and writing skills with experience in drafting complex briefs, pleadings, and motions., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability and willingness to mentor, supervise, and train legal staff in all Empire Justice Offices through video conferencing/communication and travel when necessary., • Strong leadership skills., • Access to reliable transportation., • Experience in and commitment to working with marginalized communities., • The ability to provide legal advice to clients who do not speak English via an interpreter., • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn and adapt to other applications quickly, including but not limited to file management applications, calendar applications, and virtual meeting applications., • Must demonstrate strong analytical skills., • Ability to shift priorities while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing objectives., • Effective decision-making skills that balance overall organizational and leadership objectives with employee needs., • Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate partnerships., • Experience in working with diverse clientele, including those who have experienced poverty., • Commitment to improving the lives and circumstances of those who have experienced poverty and discrimination. Preferred Qualifications • Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills. TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If interested, please visit our “Work With Us” employment page at . Please submit a complete application, including a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references (one supervisor is required). Please refrain from making phone calls or sending hard copies. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Mercedece Love, Human Resources and Compliance Manager, at . Empire Justice Center is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Empire Justice Center ensures that persons with disabilities and/or communication barriers have reasonable accommodations.

Job Description Responsibilities: • For Program and Client-Facing Staff: Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients., • For Program and Supervisors Supporting Client-Facing Staff: Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches., • Conducts in-depth interviews with clients to assess potential immigration relief as well as other legal needs, including eligibility for T-visas, U-visas, Continued Presence, and other forms of relief for human trafficking survivors., • Seeks immigration remedies on behalf of clients. Prepares T and U Visa applications, Adjustment of Status applications, consular processing, and other appropriate forms of relief for human trafficking survivors, • Provides information and options to clients related to the criminal justice system., • Accompanies client to court appearances and interviews with law enforcement agents related to trafficking case, and provides other criminal justice advocacy as needed., • Drafts all legal documents and makes court appearances with clients when necessary., • Responsible for assisting clients with a holistic range of services, including advocacy on non-legal issues and referrals for additional non-immigration related legal needs., • Coordinates with internal program social workers, external social providers, and law enforcement agencies, • Maintains clients’ case files and all internal data logs., • Maintains monthly statistical reports and case narratives documenting case representation, provision of legal advocacy and referrals, including statistical data provided to funders., • Conducts legal anti-trafficking presentations and trainings to community-based organizations, other legal service providers, government agencies and law enforcement, in collaboration with the Training and Outreach Manager., • Develops and maintains relationships with individuals, organizations and government agencies within the immigration and human trafficking advocacy communities locally and nationally., • Must possess strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to convey legal concepts to lay people., • The ability to write routine reports, court documents, case notes, visa applications and related documentation, pleadings and correspondence in a clear, concise and effective manner is essential., • Must be creative and have critical thinking skills., • Must be a persuasive and effective public speaker., • Must possess demonstrated appropriate communications skills for a variety of audiences including client populations, colleagues, law enforcement, and local, state and federal lawmakers., • Problem-solving, prioritizing, time management, team-building and organizational skills are also essential., • Strong networking skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with various individuals, organizations and government agencies is essential., • Must have 2-3 years of experience providing direct legal services in immigration, human trafficking and/or related field., • Familiarity with legal services, resources and procedures available to immigrant communities in New York City preferred., • Must have experience working in social justice and/or human rights fields and be familiar with the underlying social issues impacting survivors of human trafficking, violent crime, domestic violence, torture, and/or flight from persecution in other countries., • Prior experience organizing and executing group trainings and information exchanges is preferred., • Prior experience working with immigrant populations and/or crime victim populations preferred. If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance. Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. Hiring Range: $64,000.00 - $67,500.00 Annually Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

Job Description Summary: Safe Horizon’s Anti-Trafficking Program (ATP) is one of the largest providers on the East Coast and one of the only providers in New York State offering comprehensive services to survivors of all types of human trafficking, including labor trafficking. Our program applies a multi-tiered approach to eradicating human trafficking. We provide intensive case management, supportive counseling and legal services to holistically meet the needs of trafficked persons. While recognizing that client services alone will not turn the tide on human trafficking, our Anti-Trafficking Program also offers community education, technical assistance, training and advocacy to foster systemic change. The Training and Outreach Manager is responsible for developing and implementing training programs, in coordination with ATP staff, with the primary goal of assisting grantees of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking (ECM), in particular the Brooklyn Human Trafficking Task Force (BKHTTF), to improve community prevention of, and response to, the crimes of human trafficking, both sex and labor. The Training and Outreach Manager will continue to develop our existing training modules, outreach campaign and materials, in collaboration with Kings County District Attorney Office (KCDAO)’s BKHTTF Director. The Training and Outreach Manager, in conjunction with KCDAO staff, will conduct training and outreach activities in high-risk areas of NYC with the goal to increase awareness of human trafficking, and to increase trust between communities and law enforcement agents. This position will require travel within New York City, some limited travel out of state and some weekend and off hour work. The Training and Outreach Manager is also responsible for conducting a specific number of trainings/presentations and outreach efforts in compliance with the OVC-ECM grant from the Department of Justice. Responsibilities: • For Program and Client-Facing Staff: Learn and integrate ongoing training and education regarding a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients., • For Program and Supervisors Supporting Client-Facing Staff: Participate in ongoing training and education regarding applying a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, and using an anti-oppressive lens, in your work with clients. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches., • Provide training to federal and state government agencies, federal and local law enforcement agents, community-based organizations, and any other identified organizations regarding prevention and response to human trafficking., • Coordinate, design and co-facilitate training curricula, outreach materials and activities/events, as well as other workshops on topics related to human trafficking, both sex and labor of all victims – men, women, minors, LGBTQ, and foreign nationals and U.S. citizens., • Enter information for monthly statistical reports related to the project into databases for grant reporting and prepare training/presentation narrative write-ups as part of grant reporting., • Continue to develop, supervise and manage all trainings/presentations and training protocols for BKHTTF and ATP., • Oversee fulfillment of all training/presentation activities and reporting requirements for the OVC grantee assistance contracts., • Provide professional development training opportunities for ATP social worker and legal staff, including collaborating with ATP team members on multidisciplinary anti-trafficking trainings, including internal Safe Horizon Need to Know trainings and external trainings for medical providers, legal providers and others, • Continue to develop and spearhead the Train the Trainers program for Voices of Hope, the ATP survivor leadership group comprised of current and former ATP clients, in collaboration with the VOH Liaison, and work closely with VOH members to train them in presenting the ATP Human Trafficking 101 curriculum to civil society partners, law enforcement and government agencies, • Actively participate in bi-weekly staff meetings with a small and dynamic team., • Attend bi-weekly supervision meetings with the Supervising Social Worker, attend monthly Voices of Hope meetings with the Administrative Coordinator/VOH Liaison, and monthly supervision meetings with the Associate Vice President overseeing the Anti-Trafficking Program, Immigration Law Project and Domestic Violence Law Project., • Perform other duties as assigned. Interacts with: • Staff from the Safe Horizon’s Anti-Trafficking Program, as well as Safe Horizon’s IT and Training Departments, • All ECM OVC grantees and external agencies and organizations related to the administration of the ECM-OVC grant, including KCDAO staff., • All external agencies and organizations working to assist survivors of human trafficking or working to combat trafficking in persons. Qualifications: • At least four years of professional experience developing and conducting diverse training, outreach and community organizing activities, preferably around trafficking, specifically trauma victims (for various audiences) with demonstrated results. Knowledge and Skills: Required: • Strong relationships with and/or knowledge of law enforcement agencies, community-based organizations, and victim services organizations serving and interacting with victims of trafficking., • Excellent verbal and written communications skills., • Knowledge and Experience of training curricula development; ability to integrate engaging training techniques for diverse audiences (e.g. federal grantees administering services programs for trafficking victims, government officials or potential clients) and update existing trainings and materials., • Dynamic public speaker and presenter with ability to engage diverse audiences., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Ability to delegate tasks to staff you do not directly supervise in tandem with their direct supervisor to ensure consistency and manage workload., • Must be familiar with a range of social justice work, including the underlying social issues impacting trafficking victims., • Excellent cross-cultural skills., • Strong workshop design and facilitation skills, including the general public, social service providers, and other partners., • Strong networking and organizational skills; ability to work independently and maintain flexibility in working across multiple program sites., • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills., • Comprehensive management, supervisory and leadership skills. Desirable: • Experience providing supervision., • Experience using a harm reduction philosophy in supervisory or direct service positions., • Experience providing direct service with victims of trauma., • A Bachelor’s Degree in related field (extensive (4+ years) experience in workshop design and facilitation may supersede educational requirement., • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel. If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance. Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. Hiring Range: $29.39 - $34.89 Hourly Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

Job Description Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 28,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants’ rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Spanish-language literacy, computer literacy, citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more. CURRENT OPENING: Legal and Support Services at Make the Road New York The Department of Legal and Support Services at MRNY works to strengthen the organization’s organizing work by (1) providing legal and support services to high-need immigrant communities and help meet the immediate needs of MRNY’s members; (2) helping to envision and implement leverage strategies (including strategic litigation) that help win our organizing campaigns; and (3) providing technical legal support for policy work. The Department currently employs approximately 45 attorneys and advocates. Our legal team is integrated into all aspects of the organization’s work. The Housing & Benefits legal team consists of a supervising attorney, three staff attorneys and an intake and outreach paralegal. Make the Road New York (MRNY) seeks a bilingual (Spanish & English) full-time Supervising Attorney with expertise in housing law. The Supervising Attorney will oversee our Housing and Benefits practice to provide cutting-edge eviction defense and housing quality enforcement in aggressively gentrifying neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens. The Housing and Benefits legal team collaborates closely with our organizing team to focus on anti-harassment and prevention of displacement around our neighborhood offices in Bushwick. The Supervising Attorney will provide policy and campaign support on the areas of housing and public benefits. The Supervising Attorney will also have a small docket of housing cases representing both individuals and groups of tenants in enforcing their rights and fighting tenant harassment. The Supervising Attorney will be based in our Brooklyn office. MRNY currently has a hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week in person (including court time) and 2 days remote. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: -Oversee the provision of housing-related legal services to low-income tenants and tenant associations in neighborhoods facing strong displacement pressure. • Provide exceptional supervision and support to a team of 5-7 housing attorneys and advocates., • Collaborate with MRNY organizers to build, support, and represent tenant associations., • Work closely with MRNY members and organizers to support MRNY members and organizing campaigns through strategic litigation, legislative advocacy, research, media work, and action support that strengthen MRNY’s tenant organizing., • Provide technical legal support for MRNY’s robust housing-related policy and organizing campaigns, including drafting legislation; training other staff and members on the legal aspects of campaigns; writing reports; lobbying visits in support of policy campaigns; drafting materials (for the press, funders, the membership, elected officials, and other advocates) on our key policy campaigns and victories; responding to media inquiries; and representing MRNY at meetings with elected officials and coalition partners., • Coordinate community outreach, including tenant association meetings, community education efforts, including through the creation of written materials, popular education workshops, and legal clinics., • Maintain a small docket of housing cases, including but not limited to complex holdovers, nonpayment proceedings, HP actions, Article 78 proceedings, and administrative hearings., • Participate in team, department meetings; collaborate with external partners; and assist with tracking and highlighting cases as necessary for development and grant reporting., • Continuous learning regarding movement lawyering (theory and application) as well as other critical concepts that underscore our organizational approach to building power, such as racialized capitalism., • Coordinate with the Legal Grants team and assist with grant reporting for the Housing and Benefits legal team., • Participate in the leadership of the Legal Department to advance organizational goals and to develop and maintain strong funding relationships to sustain our housing and benefits work. JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Eligible to work in the U.S., • Admission to practice law in New York State, • Spanish language fluency, • At least 4 years of housing litigation experience, • Commitment to social justice, community building, and housing as a human right, • Ability to supervise, mentor and develop staff, • Interpersonal and organizational skills of the highest caliber, • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, • Experience with populations that make up major portions of Make the Road’s membership – such as documented and undocumented immigrants, individuals facing domestic violence, members of TGNCIQ communities, those who have experienced the criminal legal system, and youth, • Interest in supporting community organizing, campaigns, and policy and advocacy initiatives JOB COMPETENCIES: • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail, • Be highly professional and team oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet our goals., • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment., • Ability to work under pressure, • Have a working knowledge of spreadsheets, Microsoft Office suite, and using a database (ideally Salesforce), • Flexible work schedule, some evenings or weekends required, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • High level of accountability and initiative; eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole MRNY SALARY AND BENEFITS: MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $104,500 to $112,500. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

Job Description Make the Road States (MRstates) is the national home for the second-generation Make the Road family of organizations in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Nevada, this in addition to New York, that serves to uplift the voices of working-class, immigrants, women, LGBTQIA people, and people of color across the Make the Roads umbrella. From an operational spectrum it serves as the Finance and Human Resources Compliance Officers for the umbrella at large. Make the Road New Jersey (MRNJ) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and respect through community organizing, the provision of high quality legal and support services, transformative education, and policy innovation. MRNJ is a project of Make the Road States. Founded in 2014, MRNJ operates centers and organizing hubs in the cities of Elizabeth, Passaic, Perth Amboy, and Newark, that reach thousands of immigrants and working-class people of color each year. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above-- implement strategies to combat shared problems and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. In the past four years, MRNJ has won more than 10 pro-immigrant and pro-worker policies, including the nation’s first guaranteed severance law, landmark anti-wage theft legislation, occupational and drivers’ license for undocumented immigrants and a $15 minimum wage. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services including ESOL, legal services in the areas of immigration and workplace rights, workplace safety training and college access. Make the Road Action (MRA), a 501(c)(4) organization is committed to building power for justice in immigrant and low-income working-class communities of color. MRA operates in five states - New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. We work to create social change, connect voters to the candidates and issues that are most important to them, and work hands-on in a fast-paced environment to create long-term impact in the communities that need it most. The Legal Department MRNJ works to strengthen the organization’s organizing work by (1) helping to envision and implement leverage strategies (including strategic litigation) that help win our organizing campaigns; (2) providing technical legal support for policy work; and (3) providing legal and support services to high-need immigrant communities and help meet the immediate needs of MRNJ’s members. The Department currently employs approximately 12 attorneys and advocates. Our legal team is integrated into all aspects of the organization’s work. Current Opening: The part-time (approximately 20 hours/week) immigration staff attorney will provide legal representation on a wide range of immigration matters both before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (“EOIR”) and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”), with a particular but non-exclusive focus on UACs, similarly-situated youth, and SIJ. The staff attorney provides legal support for active MRNJ campaigns. The position will be partially remote with work conducted in one of our offices in Elizabeth, Passaic or Perth Amboy. This position is included in a Union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Provide individualized assistance to clients currently in removal proceedings or eligible for immigration relief, in a broad range of categories including SIJ, Asylum, U/T Nonimmigrant Status, VAWA, Cancellation of Removal, adjustment of status, and naturalization, including representing individuals in immigration, family and federal district court as well as before USCIS, with a particular emphasis on UACs, similarly situated youth, and SIJ;, • Manage active caseload as determined by department and annual goals, and maintain client files in good order, including photocopying/scanning applications, letters, supporting documentation, and follow up work. Maintain client and case information in Legal Server or other case management systems;, • Conduct initial consultations and intake appointments with clients, performing legal analysis of facts, making determinations on when to retain clients for representation, and maintaining client contact with active clients and other parties. Counsel clients on risks and benefits of various case strategies;, • Translate documents or secure translations as necessary, and secure interpretation assistance, as necessary;, • Work with MRNJ’s Social Worker to meet clients’ social service needs;, • Participate in community outreach and educational activities, including Know-Your-Rights workshops and citizenship and other legal clinics;, • Represent MRNJ on panels, at conferences, and at events, as the need arises;, • Provide policy support and legal advice to MRNJ’s community organizing campaigns including drafting legislation, creating one-pagers for organizing and community, drafting memos of support or opposition, coordinating with coalitions, legal research and drafting for impact litigation, advocating for legislation with elected officials., • Participate in some organizing and organization-wide events;, • Participate in team and department meetings and assist with grant reports;, • Participate in ongoing CLE and other trainings related to areas of immigration law;, • Eligible to work in the US;, • At least 2 years of immigration legal practice experience, which may include clinic and/or legal internships;, • Membership in good standing in the bar of New Jersey;, • J.D. from an accredited university;, • Proficiency (fluency preferred) in Spanish;, • Demonstrated commitment to social, racial and economic justice and community lawyering, and an understanding of the challenges facing low-wage workers, immigrant communities, and communities of color;, • Interest in supporting community organizing, campaigns, and policy and advocacy initiatives;, • Desire to work collaboratively;, • Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytical, organizational, and writing skills;, • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with a diverse client population as well as with community members, co-workers, and the public;, • Interpersonal and organizational skills of the highest caliber;, • Strong computer skills;, • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high intensity environment;, • High level of accountability and initiative;, • Analytical Thinking;, • Problem Solving Ability;, • System-Oriented;, • Attention to Detail;, • Empathetic Outlook;, • Experience working in immigration legal services;, • Experience working among populations that make up major portions of MRNY’s membership, such as documented and undocumented immigrants, members of TGNCIQ communities, and youth. MRStates offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The hourly range for this position is from $36.05 to $40.38. To Apply: Please attach cover letter/resume and submit all documents to the Make the Road New States career center. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

Job Description Organization Overview: 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 – Tenant Defense Program: The BronxWorks model aims to break the cycle of poverty by mobilizing the organization’s extensive resources to apply a holistic and progressive approach, helping individuals and families transition from crisis to self-sufficiency. A crucial component of this continuum of support is BronxWorks Legal Services, which provides free legal assistance to those seeking immigration stability, facing eviction, and surviving domestic violence and other crimes. Within BronxWorks Legal Services, the Tenant Defense Program plays a vital role in securing housing stability by representing low-income tenants in eviction proceedings and advocating for essential public benefits to preserve affordable housing. The program supports New York City’s groundbreaking Universal Access to Counsel initiative, which ensures low-income tenants the right to full legal representation in eviction proceedings. Senior Staff Attorney Opportunity The Tenant Defense Senior Staff Attorney role is designed to provide professional development opportunities for attorneys with at least three years of experience, who are still building toward supervisory roles and includes a salary increase above the staff attorney scale. In addition to handling casework and meeting other staff attorney responsibilities, the Senior Attorney will work closely with a supervising attorney to mentor junior staff and law graduates. This includes accompanying law graduates to court, signing stipulations, pleadings, and motions on their behalf, and offering guidance on case strategy, legal research, and court filings. Moreover, the Senior Attorney will support the professional growth of less experienced staff through mentorship and training and provide constructive feedback. They will also assist in leading legal team meetings, CLE trainings, and strategic planning sessions. Key Responsibilities • Directly supervise junior attorneys, law graduates, paralegals, and/or other assigned staff, including assigning and monitoring work, setting priorities, approving schedules, and ensuring adherence to legal and program standards., • Conduct formal performance evaluations of direct reports and provide written and verbal recommendations on promotions, terminations, disciplinary actions, and salary adjustments; such recommendations are given particular weight in final employment decisions., • Hold staff accountable for meeting deadlines, data quality standards, and program deliverables, and take corrective action where performance does not meet expectations., • Hold staff accountable for attending in-person meetings, including weekly unit meetings and monthly department-wide meetings., • Mentor and train staff, including accompanying junior attorneys and law graduates to court, providing guidance on legal strategies, and offering constructive feedback on case preparation and litigation., • Approve leave requests and work schedules for supervised staff and reallocate resources as needed to meet program needs., • Assist in leading legal team meetings, CLE trainings, and strategic planning sessions., • Exercise independent judgment in directing the work of others to ensure that client needs and contract requirements are met., • Supervise intake processes and join a weekly court supervision rotation with other supervisors to ensure quality representation and adherence to program standards., • Maintain regular office hours and participate in a weekly rotation of in-office and site supervision at the Tenant Defense Program site in the Bronx., • Attend meetings regarding the case management system to provide input on its buildout, ensuring it meets funder requirements, facilitates collection of impact data, and is configured to the program’s needs for clarity, efficiency, and ease of use., • Fully understand data reporting and compliance requirements and enforce data quality standards across the team, ensuring timely and accurate entry of case outcomes, services provided, and other reportable metrics., • Provide comprehensive legal representation to tenants referred to BronxWorks through the Universal Access to Counsel initiative and other referral 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: counsel clients on all available legal defenses and strategies; regularly communicate with clients to ensure they are informed on all pertinent information about their case; 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., • Attend and actively participate in all weekly unit meetings and department-wide all-staff meetings in person to ensure collaboration, case coordination, and alignment on program goals., • A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in New York State (or eligibility to be admitted on motion or by waiver)., • At least three (3) years of experience practicing law, with substantial litigation and trial experience. Experience in New York City Housing Courts or with landlord-tenant matters is strongly preferred, but candidates with equivalent experience in other jurisdictions will be considered., • Demonstrated commitment to social justice and serving low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity., • Proven ability to leverage transferable skills, including trial advocacy, legal writing, strategic case planning, and litigation management, to excel in a fast-paced legal environment., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct outreach in under-resourced neighborhoods., • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage a diverse and dynamic caseload generated by a universal access to counsel intake system where clients are legally entitled to representation. Preferred Qualifications & Plus Factors • Supervisory or Leadership Experience: Prior experience mentoring or supervising junior attorneys, law graduates, or legal interns, particularly in housing or tenant defense work., • Advanced Litigation Experience: Extensive experience litigating complex housing matters, including trials, appeals, and handling high-volume caseloads in housing court., • Experience with Housing Subsidy Programs: In-depth knowledge of New York City housing programs, such as Section 8, NYCHA, and other rental assistance or housing subsidy programs., • Proficiency in Multiple Languages: Fluency or proficiency in additional languages commonly spoken in the Bronx, such as Spanish, French, Arabic, or Mandarin., • Community Engagement: A track record of working with community organizations, conducting know-your-rights workshops, or engaging in tenant organizing or advocacy., • Experience in Public Benefits Advocacy: Familiarity with public benefits programs (e.g., SNAP, SSI, cash assistance) and advocating for clients to secure these benefits in addition to housing stability., • Training and Development Skills: Experience leading Continuing Legal Education (CLE) trainings, workshops, or providing structured legal training to colleagues or law students., • Knowledge of Anti-Displacement Strategies: Experience in fighting against tenant harassment and displacement, particularly in gentrifying neighborhoods, through both litigation and policy advocacy., • Tech Savviness: Experience using legal tech tools like LegalServer, Clio, eCourts, or document automation platforms to streamline legal practice and improve efficiency. Physical Requirements • Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods., • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds., • Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time., • Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork., • Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation., • Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work. 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 .

Job Description Organization Overview: BronxWorks is a leading nonprofit serving Bronx residents for over 50 years. With more than 65 program sites, we provide housing support, youth and senior services, immigration assistance, financial empowerment, and more. Our Legal Services Department works to advance housing justice and prevent displacement for low income tenants across the Bronx. Senior Staff Attorney Opportunity The Tenant Defense Senior Staff Attorney I role provides professional growth opportunities for attorneys with at least three years of experience who are working toward supervisory roles, along with a salary increase above the staff attorney scale. Key Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive legal representation to tenants referred to BronxWorks through the Universal Access to Counsel initiative and other referral 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 by advising clients on defenses and strategy, maintaining regular communication, negotiating with opposing counsel, handling motion practice, hearings, discovery, and trials, and advocating 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., • Mentor junior staff and law graduates, accompanying them to court and providing guidance on legal strategies., • Assist in leading legal team meetings, CLE trainings, and strategic planning sessions., • A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in New York State (or eligibility to be admitted on motion or by waiver)., • At least three (3) years of experience practicing law, with substantial litigation and trial experience. Experience in New York City Housing Courts or with landlord-tenant matters is strongly preferred, but candidates with equivalent experience in other jurisdictions will be considered., • Demonstrated commitment to social justice and serving low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity., • Proven ability to leverage transferable skills, including trial advocacy, legal writing, strategic case planning, and litigation management, to excel in a fast-paced legal environment., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct outreach in under-resourced neighborhoods., • Supervisory Experience: Mentoring or supervising junior attorneys, graduates, or interns, especially in housing defense., • Advanced Litigation: Handling complex housing cases, including trials, appeals, and high-volume court work., • Housing Subsidy Knowledge: Strong understanding of Section 8, NYCHA, and other NYC rental assistance programs., • Multilingual Skills: Proficiency in languages commonly spoken in the Bronx (e.g., Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin)., • Community Engagement: Experience with tenant organizing, know-your-rights workshops, and community advocacy., • Public Benefits Advocacy: Familiarity with SNAP, SSI, cash assistance, and related benefits., • Training Skills: Leading CLEs, workshops, or structured legal trainings., • Anti-Displacement Work: Experience addressing tenant harassment and displacement through litigation or policy advocacy., • Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods., • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds., • Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time., • Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork., • Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation. 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 .

Job DescriptionDescription:Supervising Senior Attorney, Public Benefits HEMPSTEAD, LONG ISLAND Employment Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Practice Group/Team: Public Benefits Organization Information Empire Justice Center, a diverse and highly respected statewide legal services organization, seeks a Supervising Senior Attorney for our Public Benefits practice group. This is an opportunity to join and grow in one of the most influential organizations serving marginalized low-income individuals and families in New York State. Empire Justice Center attracts and employs a diverse team of dedicated, determined, and passionate advocates who significantly impact the lives of low-income New Yorkers. We succeed through direct legal representation, high-impact litigation, and legislative and administrative advocacy. As an organization, we provide top-notch training and technical assistance to other advocates to ensure fairness and justice for New Yorkers. We thrive on our commitment to supporting justice for populations that have historically experienced severe oppression. These populations include racially diverse individuals and families experiencing poverty, housing insecurity, immigration issues, and domestic violence. Additionally, the organization advocates for people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and school-age children facing discrimination and violations of their civil rights in schools. Our offices in Rochester, Albany, Westchester County, and Long Island offer staff an exciting, dynamic, inclusive working environment with a solid commitment to work/life balance, teamwork, diversity, wellness, and personal/professional development. Position Summary Empire Justice Center is pleased to announce an opening for a Supervising Senior Attorney for our Public Benefits practice group. This position will play a leadership role in ongoing impact litigation that improves the lives of low-income New Yorkers. The focus of this attorney will be on improving access to benefits with a particular emphasis on the rights of the homeless and persons with disabilities. The Supervising Senior Attorney would be responsible for the above responsibilities and supervising a practice group member. Salary The referenced pay range/scale represents the estimated minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range and determined by considering factors, including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, individual expertise, market data, and internal equity considerations. Supervising Senior Attorney, 7-8 years of experience, $110,700-$117,000 (Downstate NY – includes a $6,000 geographic differential) Benefits We are an organization that supports and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Empire Justice Center offers a generous benefit package, including: · 35-hour full-time work week. · Comprehensive health insurance plan. · 403(b) eligibility - immediately eligible to begin contributing from your paycheck. · Immediate vesting upon hire - ALL contributions (both employee and employer). o 1% employer match is eligible after 12 months of employment. o 3% non-elective annual contribution made by employer after 12 months of employment. · Generous vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time o 14 Paid Holidays o Vacation: 10.5 hours/month; Sick: 7 hours/month; Personal: 35 hours/year · Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualifying employees. · Bilingual salary enhancement for qualifying employees. · Generous Bereavement Leave. · Employee Wellness Activities. · Voluntary Supplemental Disability. · Dental Insurance (employee paid). · Vision Insurance (employee paid). · $150K Group Term Life Insurance. · NYS Short-Term Disability. · FSA Eligibility. Empire Justice Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and strongly desires a diverse and inclusive workforce. Empire Justice Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, specifically - race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, genetics, neurodiversity, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Requirements: Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Travel to and work in the Hempstead, Long Island office is required to meet client and organizational needs. o This position is eligible for a hybrid work request under the organizational policy. • Lead or serve in a leadership role as part of a litigation team in impact litigation and class actions in both state and federal court, incorporating the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act, where appropriate., • Represent clients at all stages of litigation, including providing advice and counsel and direct representation in federal court, state court, and administrative proceedings., • Conduct significant legal research and writing, including drafting complex briefs for impact litigation and appellate work., • Supervise practice group members, whether attorney or paralegal, including one whose job includes representing clients at administrative fair hearings before the Office ot Temporary and Disability Assistance., • Engage in policy, administrative, and legislative advocacy, including advocacy with state and local social services agencies., • Participate in coalitions, including serving in leadership roles where appropriate., • Provide technical assistance and training to our legal services and community partners through participation in and presentation at continuing legal education events, and assisting with the development of resources., • Maintain a well-developed knowledge of public benefits law, including cash assistance, SNAP, HEAP, and childcare assistance programs., • Monitor and respond to questions posed in the public benefits listserv., • Advocate for changes in law and policy through report-writing and testimony as needed., • Frequent traveling is required., • Must demonstrate a high level of comfort and commitment to working with people from marginalized communities., • Work closely with your assigned supervisor and participate in regular supervision meetings, including work plan development and grant deliverable management., • Develop and maintain competency in working with databases, Microsoft 365 applications, and other legal technology., • Due to limited resources, all staff are expected to perform administrative and other support-related duties to serve our clients and fulfill our mission as a non-profit legal services organization., • Other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or to meet the organization’s needs. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) • Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited US law school or international equivalent., • Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing as a member of the NYS bar., • Minimum of 7 to 8 years of litigation experience in state and federal court, ideally related to public benefit access., • Supervisory experience is required., • Must have a well-developed knowledge of public benefits law, including cash assistance, SNAP, HEAP, and childcare assistance programs., • Excellent legal research and writing skills with experience in drafting complex briefs, pleadings, and motions., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability and willingness to mentor, supervise, and train legal staff in all Empire Justice Offices through video conferencing/communication and travel when necessary., • Strong leadership skills., • Access to reliable transportation., • Experience in and commitment to working with marginalized communities., • The ability to provide legal advice to clients who do not speak English via an interpreter., • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn and adapt to other applications quickly, including but not limited to file management applications, calendar applications, and virtual meeting applications., • Must demonstrate strong analytical skills., • Ability to shift priorities while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing objectives., • Effective decision-making skills that balance overall organizational and leadership objectives with employee needs., • Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate partnerships., • Experience in working with diverse clientele, including those who have experienced poverty., • Commitment to improving the lives and circumstances of those who have experienced poverty and discrimination. Preferred Qualifications • Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills. TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If interested, please visit our “Work With Us” employment page at . Please submit a complete application, including a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references (one supervisor is required). Please refrain from making phone calls or sending hard copies. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Mercedece Love, Human Resources and Compliance Manager, at . Empire Justice Center is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Empire Justice Center ensures that persons with disabilities and/or communication barriers have reasonable accommodations.

Job Description The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think-tank, part advocacy group, part cutting edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them – in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion. Position Overview The Brennan Center seeks a skilled attorney to join our Liberty and National Security Program (LNS). The LNS Program works to advance effective national security policies that respect the rule of law and constitutional values. Our current program priorities include ensuring that Congress and the courts serve their constitutional role as a check on executive power in the area of national security; bolstering First and Fourth Amendment protections in the digital age; ending racial, religious, and ethnic profiling in counterterrorism policies; enhancing transparency, oversight, and accountability for intelligence and law enforcement agencies; ensuring that national security artificial intelligence is deployed only when it is safe, effective, fair; and reforming emergency powers to strengthen safeguards against abuse. Note: This position is based at our headquarters in New York City. Candidates located in Washington, D.C. will still be considered. Periodic travel between Brennan Center offices and to other locations for conferences and meetings will be required. Responsibilities * Spearheading the LNS program’s work reconceiving the future of the Department of Homeland Security to prevent abuse of its broad authorities. * Developing, drafting, and supervising legal and policy research and analyses. * Producing written reports and other public educational materials that support policy advocacy, legislative reform, and communications initiatives. * Writing and speaking for both legal and non-legal audiences, including speaking with news media, drafting opinion pieces and blog posts, participating in conferences, and other public appearances. * Consulting with and advocating to lawmakers and other decision makers. * Conceiving and planning public events and private convenings with experts from different fields. * Participating in and organizing coalitions. * Depending on the team’s needs, participating in litigation as amicus or counsel, including supervising research projects and reviewing work product, writing briefs, and developing strategy with team members, allied organizations, and/or pro bono law firm counsel * Contributing relevant legal and technical expertise and strategic advice to support the program’s work. * Mentoring and supervising junior and mid-level attorneys, legal interns, and program support staff, reviewing and providing feedback on work product. * Contributing to productive and collegial work within the team and across departments, including participation in recruitment and hiring, administration, communications, and development Qualifications Required. The position requires a J.D. and admission to the bar of the office where the employee is based. If you are admitted to a Bar for a state other than the office where you are located, you must be eligible to practice or apply for admission to that state’s Bar within 6 months of hire. Ideal. The ideal candidate will have experience with federal law enforcement or immigration authorities (for example at the Departments of Homeland Security or Justice or experience serving as a staffer to an elected member of Congress or a committee covering issues of federal law enforcement, immigration, or homeland security), along with some combination of the following experiences and qualifications. * A minimum of five to eight years’ relevant experience. * Demonstrated capacity to drive projects and outcomes. * Strong ability and interest in writing write for legal, policy, and public audiences. * Outstanding research and analytical skills. * Comfort with public speaking and ability to work with media. * Proven ability to work in coalition with other organizations and with diverse constituencies. * Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and delegate effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. * Strong initiative and ability to work independently, combined with a “team player” mentality. * Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment, including the ability to work diplomatically and effectively with diverse constituencies both inside and outside the organization. * Resilience, a sense of humor, and a solutions-oriented outlook. * A background in one or more of the following areas: civil liberties, homeland or national security, human rights law, or legislative advocacy (or other legislative experience). We are committed to considering a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to the nonprofit law and policy sector, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to make a career transition, or seeking to advance your professional path, we welcome your application. If you're uncertain about meeting 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. In your cover letter, please share your interest in the position and what you hope to contribute to the role. Application Instructions Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews planned to begin in January 2026. We encourage interested applicants to apply early, as the position will be filled once a qualified candidate is found. To apply, please visit <> and upload the following documents: (1) a cover letter, (2) resume, (3) writing sample (up to 10 pages), and (4) contact information for three supervisor references. If applicable, include internet hyperlinks to authored writing samples. Applications without all listed materials will not be considered. Please, no phone calls or faxes; it is strongly preferred that you apply on our website. If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by e-mail to: with “LNS Senior Counsel” in the subject line. Compensation and Benefits The Brennan Center is a fantastic workplace! We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that is regularly assessed based on workplace trends and employee feedback. This is a scaled position and the salary assigned for the scale is $145,100 - $185,800. We are looking for a Senior Counsel but will consider strong Counsel-level candidates. The final title and salary will be determined by your years of experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Each salary in the scale is determined by the number of years of professional experience after the selected candidate graduated from law school. Additionally, we offer a very robust and competitive array of benefits such as a generous time off program, 401k plan, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), and wellness and office perks. In addition, this position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW local 2320. If this role assumes supervisory responsibilities in the future, this position will no longer be in the union. However, the person in this role will be eligible for additional compensation in alignment with our compensation practices for counsel roles. The Brennan Center for Justice is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and a strong belief in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic identity, sexual orientation, national origin, previous incarceration, disability, military veteran/status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. To this end, we welcome all qualified applicants to apply. Powered by JazzHR 86gRwxFLSK

Job Description Lawyers for Children is seeking a dedicated social worker to join our Immigration Rights Project as a full-time Social Work Fellow. The Fellowship Social Worker will join the existing Immigration Rights Project at LFC, currently comprised of a Project Director, Project Attorney, two Project Social Work Co-Directors, and a Legal Fellow. Lawyers For Children social workers practice alongside our attorneys to advocate on behalf of children and youth in various judicial proceedings. Social workers at LFC regularly visit clients in the community, interview clients at LFC’s offices, and collaborate with attorneys on case strategy. Duties include compiling case notes, completing timely client/family interviews, investigation, case preparation/planning, and oral advocacy at case conferences and other forums. LFC’s social workers are an integral part of the provision of legal services to children and young adults in child protective, foster care, juvenile justice, custody, visitation, termination of parental rights, guardianship, immigration, and related proceedings. LFC social workers are essential to our interdisciplinary model of client representation and are key to our commitment to ensure that every client has a voice in the court proceedings that can determine their future. Social workers report to the Social Work Supervisors and Co-Directors. Qualifications: • LMSW required, • Spanish fluency required, • Demonstrated commitment to the rights of children and youth, • Experience working with immigrant youth and familiarity with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is preferred, • Commitment to interdisciplinary practice of law using the social worker-attorney team model, • Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and in crisis situationsWell-organized, motivated, creative and independent, yet also able to work in a team-oriented environment, • Commitment to providing culturally sensitive services Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year, based on date of license, experience, and qualifications. Hybrid Schedule: LFC’s legal and social work staff are expected to work from the office, in court, or in the community a minimum of two-days per week or more as needed to effectively fulfill their responsibilities. This position requires a flexible schedule, wherein the fellow is available to work from the office 2-5 days a week as required by their caseload, in order to attend in-person court appearances, meet with clients, etc. This includes the availability to work from the office unexpectedly and on short notice, when SIJS proceedings are assigned that require the fellow’s expedited in-office presence. However, it is anticipated that the position will allow for opportunities to work remotely on days when those constraints are not present. Health & Dental Coverage: Employer-paid Health and Dental benefits to support you and your family. Optional Vision, FSA accounts and Commuter benefits available. Generous Paid Time Off: Ample holiday, personal, vacation, sick and bereavement days.Parental Leave: LFC provides 12 weeks of employer-paid parental leave, with the opportunity for up to 26 weeks of leave to support a growing family.* Retirement Package: LFC contributes 5% to your retirement plan, without the requirement for an employee match, helping you build a secure future. LFC also offers a retirement plan to which employees can voluntarily contribute on a pre-tax basis.* Insurance Benefits: Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability coverage.* Loan Forgiveness: Lawyers For Children is a 501(c)(3) organization which qualifies as employment for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.* *Subject to eligibility Lawyers For Children strives to create an anti-racist working culture of equity and inclusion where every staff member is valued. LFC is an equal opportunity employer, which means that it is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all employees and applicants. This commitment includes all terms, conditions and privileges of employment in relation to hiring, training, placement and employee development, promotion, transfer, compensation and separation from employment. As an equal opportunity employer, LFC hires and promotes individuals upon the basis of their qualifications for the position for which they have applied.

Job Description Position: General Counsel Department: Office of the CEO Office Location: The ideal candidate is located in any of the following states or major metropolitan areas where Lambda Legal has an office: New York, NY (Headquarters); Atlanta, GA (Southern); Dallas, TX (South Central); Chicago, IL (Midwest); Los Angeles, CA (Western); or Washington, D.C. Work Type Designation: Hybrid Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Union Status and Grade: Non-union Salary Range: $215,000 - $240,000 annually. The salary for this role will be determined by a candidate's years of relevant experience related to the position, as well as their geographic region. Travel: Up to 10% FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: None Who We Are Lambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Since 1973, Lambda Legal has used impact litigation and other advocacy tools to decriminalize same-sex relationships; challenge discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV in the workplace, in the home, in schools, in health care, and in the military; and protect LGBTQ+ families, including by winning and defending marriage equality. Our clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. Headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal also has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, DC. We believe that serving the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. To be successful, we must approach our work with an understanding that discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status is not the only obstacle to achieving full formal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV; rather, we recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination, specifically including biases based on race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, education, and class. Considering this reality, we prioritize a proactive commitment to counteracting these biases and their compounding effects in the work we do, but also in how we work together as an organization. General Counsel The General Counsel serves as the organization’s chief legal advisor, providing strategic, practical counsel across all programs, activities, and operations. This role oversees legal compliance, employment and labor law matters, enterprise risk management, contract negotiations, and board governance. The General Counsel ensures adherence to all federal, state, and local laws governing 501(c)(3) organizations and serves as a key partner to the CEO and Board. The role will also build and manage a strong network of outside counsel and experts to support the organization’s legal and compliance infrastructure. What You’ll Do Corporate Legal Strategy & Counsel * Serve as the organization’s chief legal advisor, providing timely, practical guidance to the CEO, Executive Team, and program leads. * Advise on governance, compliance, enterprise risk, and nonprofit regulations. * Anticipate and mitigate legal risks that could affect operations, reputation, or mission delivery. * Provide guidance on legal ethics, privilege, and professional responsibility. Compliance & Risk Management * Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including 501(c)(3) regulations. * Build and maintain policies, procedures, and internal systems to manage risk and uphold ethical standards. * Lead internal training and initiatives to foster a culture of compliance and accountability. Employment & Labor Law * Advise on employment and labor matters, including hiring, discipline, terminations, and investigations. * Partner with People & Culture on policy development, labor relations, and workplace compliance. * Stay current on evolving employment regulations to proactively guide organizational practice. Contracts & External Counsel Management * Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including vendor, co-counsel, expert, and partnership agreements. * Build and manage relationships with outside counsel and subject-matter experts, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective legal services. * Manage the contract life cycle to streamline contract and vendor management across the organization. Governance & Board Relations * Serve as Corporate Secretary to the Board and provide legal support for all governance activities. * Maintain governance records, prepare Board resolutions, and oversee conflicts of interest disclosures. * Ensure compliance with nonprofit corporate law, bylaws, and Board policies. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications * Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. * 10+ years of progressively responsible experience practicing or advising in matters related to employment and labor law. * Sound legal and strategic judgment with discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters. * Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure compliance and advance organizational goals. * Proven ability to partner effectively with senior leadership, staff, and external counsel. * Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly. * Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. * Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. * Professionalism, tact, and diplomacy in representing the organization internally and externally. * Familiarity with laws governing charitable giving, including vetting, accepting, and holding of non-cash charitable gifts. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working with or in a nonprofit legal advocacy organization. * Prior work experience in a virtual and/or unionized workplace. * Experience supporting or advising nonprofit boards, including governance or corporate secretary duties. Successful candidates will welcome the opportunity to work in a racially- and gender-diverse environment and to contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere. Working at Lambda Legal requires a demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the breadth of the communities that Lambda Legal serves. Prior work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community and/or people living with HIV is highly desirable. Experience working with other historically marginalized communities (in a professional or volunteer capacity) is also desirable. All employees at Lambda Legal are expected to adhere to ethical conduct in all interactions and tasks, ensuring a positive and respectful workplace environment. Why Work at Lambda Legal? You get to do meaningful, life-changing work at a national level for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Lambda Legal also proudly offers competitive benefits for our team. We understand that our staff’s dedication and effort are instrumental in achieving our mission. A highlight of the benefits we offer include: • Medical benefits that begin on your start date, • Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (effective 30 days from your start date), • Short & Long-Term Disability plans (effective 30 days from your start date), • 403(b) Retirement Plan (employer contribution and matching program begins after 90 days of employment), • Paid Time Off:, • Paid Vacation (15 Days), • Sick Leave (12 Days), • Personal Leave (3 Days), • Religious Observance Leave (3 Days), • Bereavement and Bereavement Anniversary Leave, • Floating Holiday (1 Day), • 12 paid holidays and 5 early office closures, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA/DC FSA) and Commuter Benefits, • Health Reimbursement Account, • Annual professional development funds, • $50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement, • Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, • Premium subscription to the Calm App, • Paid sabbatical after 7 years of service at Lambda Legal (4 weeks for non-exempt positions and 8 weeks for exempt positions) Read more about Lambda Legal's work on our blog and Instagram. Lambda Legal believes in creating a more equitable playing field for applicants and values the depth of relevant skills built through successful education, work, and life experiences. If your background and skills are a close match for this position, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Lambda Legal is committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of LGBTQ+, HIV-affected and allied communities, and is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Lambda Legal encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals living with HIV are all encouraged to apply. Powered by JazzHR cJS8nJUUI9

Job Description Job Code 125 Department Name Legal Fund Admin Reports To Executive Director FLSA Status Exempt Union Code N/A Management Yes About Us: Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds (“the Funds”) is the umbrella organization responsible for administering Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training, and Legal Services benefits to over 185,000 SEIU 32BJ members. Our mission is to make significant contributions to the lives of our members by providing high quality benefits and services. Through our commitment, we embody five core values: Flexibility, Initiative, Respect, Sustainability, and Teamwork (FIRST). By following our core values, employees are open to different and new ways of doing things, take active steps to improve the organization, create an environment of trust and respect, approach their work with the intent of a positive outcome, and work collaboratively with colleagues. The Funds oversees and manages $11 billion of dollars in assets, which are made up of many, varied and complex funds. The dollars come from a number of sources, including the property owners who pay into the funds on behalf of their employees, and as such, requires those who oversee and manage the money to be highly skilled financial management people. 32BJ Benefit Funds will continue to drive innovation, equity, and technology insights to further help the lives of our hard-working members and their families. We use cutting edge technology such as: M365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Dynamics 365 F&O, Azure, AWS, SQL, Snowflake, QlikView, and more. Please take a moment to watch our video to learn more about our culture and contributions to our members: youtu.be/hYNdMGLn19A Job Summary: The Building Service 32BJ Legal Services Fund supports a large, and geographically diverse membership base of approximately 100,000 active members annually. While not all eligible members access legal services each year, the Fund is responsible for ensuring access, coverage, and compliance for this population across multiple jurisdictions and areas of law. The Fund provides coverage across a broad range of legal matters, with Immigration matters representing the largest share of cases, followed by Matrimonial and Family Law matters. These legal services are provided by Staff Attorneys, who are directly employed by the Fund and primarily handle matters arising in New York City, and Cooperating Attorneys (CA), who are external counsel retained and paid by the Fund to handle cases outside New York City, matters involving conflict of interest, or cases requiring geographic reach beyond the Fund's in-house capacity. The Legal Services Fund is supported by a team of 58 professionals, consisting of 16 staff attorneys, 10 paralegals, 10 intake specialists, 4 legal assistants, 7 operations staff, and 11 management staff members. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director, Legal Services Fund is responsible for the administration of the Building Service 32BJ Legal Services Fund, ensuring that the Fund provides high-quality legal services that meet the changing needs of the members while making the most efficient use of the funds available through bargaining. This role has enterprise-wide oversight responsibility for all Legal Fund activities, leadership, governance, legal policy, budgetary control, and escalation management for complex, novel legal matters. The Director, Legal Services Fund works across member-facing and operational departments to ensure appropriate utilization and effective delivery of Legal Fund benefits, and also serves as a strategic advocate for systemic improvements in the courts and legal oversight bodies — advancing reforms that enhance justice, streamline legal processes, and expand protections for Fund members. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Strategic Leadership & Governance, • Works with the Executive Director to develop the goals, mission and strategic direction of the Fund, • Reports to the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee of the Board and implements the decisions of the Board, • Identifies opportunities for program expansion, pilot initiatives, or service redesign aligned with Fund resources, • Works with Executive and Senior Staff of the Funds to promote the goals of the Benefit Funds as an organization, • Represents the Fund externally with unions, policymakers, community partners, and professional organizations as appropriate, • Drives modernization initiatives including technology upgrades, data and reporting enhancements, and improved data governance practices, • Develops and updates legal policies, operational guidelines, and compliance framework across internal and external service channels., • Legal Oversight & Legal Standards Management, • Ensures that the quality of legal services meets industry standards and is in compliance with the rules of the Appellate Division as well as the Code of Professional Conduct, • Serves as attorney-of-record accountability point for the Appellate Division, including oversight of staff attorney licensing requirements and direct supervision of IOLA accounts and member escrow funds, • Provides legal guidance and mentorship to supervisors, staff attorneys, and paralegals on substantive law, procedure, and state statutes, • Establishes and maintains a Quality Assurance program to ensure that the Fund is operated efficiently and consistently to meet the needs of the members and to keep up with changes in the law, • Personally handle all complex Criminal matters and oversee Cooperating Attorney case processing, • Maintain expertise in all cases handled by Fund, • Accountable for all Legal Fund matters across jurisdictions, ensure quality, consistency, compliance, and alignment with Fund policies and governing law, • Serve as escalation authority for complex, novel legal criminal cases, • Operational Systems, Technology & Service Delivery, • Directs the day to day operations of the Legal Fund, directly and through delegated authority, • Provides strategic leadership over legal technology, case management systems, data governance, and operational modernization initiatives, • Uses data and outcome measures to assess service impact and continuously improve member experience, • Responsible for recruitment of Cooperating Attorneys and monitoring of program, • Leads governance of the Cooperating Attorney network, including onboarding, performance monitoring, rate-setting, and invoice review., • Manage multi-jurisdictional service delivery models and adapts services to evolving member geographic patterns, including retirees., • Establishes, monitors and maintains the Department’s budget and the short and long-term fiscal health of the Fund, • Oversee expenditures and billing structures to ensure fiscal stewardship and cost control, • Staff Leadership, Member Education & Advocacy, • Leads the recruitment, training, professional development, performance management, and succession planning of Fund staff, including attorneys, paralegals, and administrative personnel, • Advocates for systemic improvements within the courts and legal oversight bodies to strengthen the protection, recognition, and administration of the Legal Fund benefits for members, • Engages in policy and systems-level advocacy with courts, judicial administrators, and legal regulatory entities to address structural barriers and improve member access to justice, • Collaborates with Member Engagement, Communications, Training Fund, and other internal partners to ensure coordinated service delivery., • Designs and collaborates on member education programs to promote understanding and appropriate utilization of legal benefits., • Develop and oversee outreach and training program to educated members on legal rights and benefits, • Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned Qualifications (Competencies): • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required; Master of Laws (LLM) or equivalent advanced legal degree a plus, • Admission to the New York State Bar and active membership in good standing required, • Significant experience in relevant legal practice and/or senior-level management within a legal services, nonprofit, governmental, or comparable organization required, • Relevant legal experience in any of the following areas is desirable: Immigration, Matrimonial, Family, Estate, Civil, Real Property and Criminal Trial and Appellate work, • Exposure engaging in systemic advocacy or legal reform efforts aimed at improving court systems, legal processes, or access to justice, • Knowledge of legal developments and practice trends in areas aligned with the Fund's services and member needs, • Well organized and able to manage major projects with competing priorities and deadlines, • Ability to apply technological tools, such as spreadsheet and database, to identify trends and solve administrative problems and support data-driven decision-making Soft Skills (Interpersonal Skills): • Excellent written and verbal skills required to communicate the organization’s goals and mission, • Demonstrated sound judgement, discretion, and decision making skills, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate challenges and evaluate options, • Ability to adapt to evolving priorities, changing legal landscapes, and emerging organizational needs, • Skilled in diplomacy and relationship-building, • Capacity to serve as a though leader on court modernization, legal system reform, and access-to-justice issues, influencing broader legal discourse., • Ability to lead and inspire the department as a whole and to advance strategic goals and priorities of the Fund, • Ability to work successfully and collaboratively with internal and external constituencies, including the Executive Director, the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee, senior staff of the Benefit Funds, union and industry leaders, Fund co-counsel, consultants and others Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required; Master of Laws (LLM) or equivalent advanced legal degree a plus Reasoning Ability: High Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Admission to the New York State Bar and active membership in good standing required Admission to the Federal Bar (e.g., SDNY/EDNY) or another US District Court required, admission in New Jersey is a plus Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. • Under 1/3 of the time: Standing, Walking, Climbing or Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling, • Over 2/3 of the time: Talking or Hearing, • 100% of the time: Using Hands Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • 1/3 to 2/3 of the time: Work near moving or mechanical parts, exposure to radiation, moderate noise.

Job Description BronxWorks is a leading nonprofit serving Bronx residents for over 50 years. With more than 65 program sites, we provide housing support, youth and senior services, immigration assistance, financial empowerment, and more. Our Legal Services Department works to advance housing justice and prevent displacement for low income tenants across the Bronx. BronxWorks seeks a Supervising Attorneys for its Tenant Defense Program. Reporting to the Director, you will mentor staff attorneys and a paralegal, oversee high-quality legal representation, and manage a reduced caseload. We seek social justice-driven leaders with expertise in NYC housing law and creative litigation strategies RESPONSIBILITIES Team Supervision and Mentorship: • Supervise a team of staff attorneys, a paralegal, and volunteers/interns, ensuring high standards of representation and client service while meeting program and grant objectives., • Lead regular case review meetings. Oversee analysis of legal issues, case strategy, and case administration. Set and enforce litigation schedules and deadlines. Review and edit pleadings and other written work products., • Supervise appearances in court and administrative proceedings. Second seat entry level attorneys., • Collaborate with the program director and other supervising attorneys to provide strategic leadership and direction and to develop and strengthen program policies and procedures., • Ensure compliance with data entry and reporting requirements., • Admitted to the NYS Bar in good standing or eligible for admission through reciprocity., • At least 3 years of experience representing tenants in eviction proceedings, ideally in NYC Housing Court., • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and housing rights., • Comprehensive knowledge of NYC housing law and related benefits., • Excellent legal research, analytical, written and oral advocacy, communication, and litigation skills., • Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods., • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds., • Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time., • Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents., • Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation., • Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time if required to conduct field work. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunities 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 . #INHGH

Job Description MISSION STATEMENT Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent. POSITION OVERVIEW The Intake and Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for conducting initial client intakes, assessing eligibility, and providing recruitment support for a workforce development program focused on refugees. The Specialist will ensure that clients receive the necessary information and resources to achieve their employment and training goals. The Specialist is based in the office headquarters and frequently travels locally within NYC to conduct outreach and recruitment activities. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Marketing: Create and develop comprehensive, engaging, and targeted hard copy and digital materials to reach, engage, and recruit eligible refugees., • Community Outreach: Develop and attend job fairs, program orientations, and community outreach activities for the recruitment of the eligible refugee populations., • Partnerships: Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations and service providers for cross-referral opportunities and support services., • Client Intake: Conduct comprehensive intake interviews to assess clients' needs, goals, and eligibility for program services., • Eligibility Determination: Screen client documents and determine eligibility for program services., • Service Coordination: Provide clear explanations of program services and complete the intake process for clients interested in a workforce development program., • Scheduling: Schedule comprehensive assessment appointments with Case Managers., • Documentation: Accurately document client information and maintain comprehensive client records., • Referrals: Make appropriate referrals to internal and external resources based on clients' needs., • Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for clients, ensuring they have access to necessary services and resources., • Data Entry and Reporting: Enter documentation into the assigned databases and provide data for program reports., • Collaboration: Work together with other EBOF Intake and Recruitment staff to coordinate services in an effective and efficient manner in keeping with program and government guidelines. 413 East 120th Street, Suite 401 New York, NY 10035 (P) 212.427.7080, • Education: Associates Degree in Marketing, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field is preferred. A commensurate combination of education and experience will be considered., • Outreach/Recruitment Experience: At least one year of experience in conducting outreach and recruitment for human service and/or workforce development programs within a multicultural or refugee resettlement setting., • Intake Experience: At least 6 months of demonstrated experience providing intake services for human service and/or workforce development programs within a multicultural or refugee resettlement setting., • Cultural Competency: Experience working with diverse populations, including refugees and immigrants, and an understanding of the cultural, social, and economic challenges they face., • Knowledge of Immigration Laws: Familiarity with immigration laws, refugee rights, and the resettlement process., • Language Skills: Fluency in English and proficiency in one or more languages spoken by the refugee population in New York City (e.g., Arabic, Spanish, French, etc) is preferred., • Community Resources: Demonstrated knowledge and experience with local community resources, services, and organizations that support refugees, such as housing, healthcare, education, and employment assistance., • Advocacy Skills: Experience advocating for clients' rights and needs, including navigating complex systems and securing necessary services., • Emotional Support: Ability to provide emotional support and crisis intervention when needed using an empowerment-based, family development approach., • Data Management: Demonstrated experience with maintaining accurate hard copy and digital client records and regularly reporting on clients' progress. Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) is the legal services arm of CAMBA, Inc. CLS provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers in the areas of consumer law, foreclosure prevention, immigration, housing law, and domestic violence assistance. In addition to providing direct representation and providing legal advice and counsel to thousands of clients, CAMBA attorneys also engage in legislative advocacy, impact litigation in both state and federal court, provide community education and offer expert training on a wide range of issues, services that allow members of our community improve their lives. Position: Foreclosure Prevention Counselor Reports To: Patrick Pyronneau Location: 20 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226 What The Foreclosure Prevention Counselor Does: • Assist clients in completing CAMBA intake applications and forms., • Conduct legal intake and assessment of clients and clients' families' situations and needs., • Conduct home visits in order to perform intake and follow-up services., • Assist clients in completing packages and/or applications for loan modifications, fair hearings and other administrative proceedings., • Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, legal codes, etc., • Prepare legal documents such as subpoenas, letters of advocacy, affidavits, and forms for administrative hearings, • Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action/defenses and prepare case accordingly., • File motions, briefs, pleadings, legal memos, and appeals with court clerk., • Maintain accurate and comprehensive document/client files including up to date case note documentation., • Deliver or direct delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action., • Follow up with clients and other organizations regarding client progress toward legal goals/program outcomes., • Follow-up with clients and servicers regarding open issues or negotiations such as, but not limited to, negotiating reinstatements, forbearance, repayment plans, mortgage modifications and/or partial claims., • Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate fully in their own legal process., • Act as client liaison/advocate to coordinate with internal and external programs and agencies to make referrals and to ensure integrated services delivery., • Develop and report program performance to funders., • With appropriate level of approval, negotiate with servicers on behalf of the clients., • Maintain client data in several databases and/or other designed applications (i.e. – Home Counselor Online, Counselor Max, etc.), • Prepare marketing and outreach materials for the program., • Conduct outreach to the community in order to inform the community of the legal services and to recruit clients., • Reach out and market the program to the community in order to recruit clients., • Evaluate cases for legal representation in the event client has received foreclosure legal notice., • Register clients for CAMBA’s foreclosure prevention seminars/workshops or for one-on-one assistance., • Organize, schedule and conduct foreclosure prevention training seminars and workshops. List the essential functions/job duties of the role. See “How do I determine….”*, • Essential functions are specific to the individual position, they are based on the actual work performed, not the ability of the employee., • Only include assigned duties today. Do not include “may” or any undefined potential future duties., • Focus on essential activities; omit trivial duties, occasional tasks, and do not include language that sounds micro managerial., • Always use the simpler word rather than the complicated one; keeping sentence structure as simple as possible., • The essential function are different from soft skills. Any soft skills should be listed under Qualifications.Minimum Education/Experience Required:, • Associate’s degree (A.A.) and two years applicable experience or Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) and/or equivalent experienceOther Requirements:, • Prior experience working with foreclosure matters preferred., • Bi-lingual preferred. Compensation: $53,639 - $83,538 (Union Position) annually When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. The support staff, law graduates, and staff attorneys at CAMBA Legal Services are unionized with the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys, UAW Local 2325 as the CAMBA Legal Services Workers Union. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR OmnnpvlRWl

Job Description About the Role The Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) of Rising Ground understands the importance of removing barriers to care and providing trauma-informed services. Through this dedication, the TRC aims to transform services for survivors of violent crime. Rising Ground’s TRC is designed to help victims of violent crimes overcome barriers to accessing mental health treatment, health care, and legal resources in the acute aftermath of trauma. The TRC supports recent victims of violent crime, including survivors of physical assault, sexual assault, gunshot wounds, stabbings, domestic violence and human trafficking. The Trauma Recovery Center facilitates healing for survivors of trauma, violence, and loss through an innovative model that blends comprehensive care, advocacy and outreach. The Clinical Social Worker/Therapist of the Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) will provide clinical intakes, assessments, planning and implementing individual and group psychotherapy, assertive outreach, and clinical case management services, using evidence-based practices that are effective for the service population. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for social justice and anti-oppressive practice, ample experience providing clinical services to survivors of trauma, and a desire to work collaboratively with a team of creative and committed advocates. All candidates must have a strong understanding of trauma-based work and have experience providing crisis intervention and emotional support to trauma survivors. The ideal candidate recognizes that “the most harmed are the least helped,” understands the importance of removing barriers to care, and has a passion to increase accessibility of services to survivors of violent crimes. This position is located in our downtown Brooklyn location with a hybrid schedule of 3 office days, and 2 days remote. To meet program needs, all staff in the TRC will conduct home visits and accompaniment/advocacy in the community, as needed. What You’ll Do Clinical Intervention, Consultation, Psychotherapy, Liaison, Outreach and Case Management: • Conducts clinical intakes of new clients using a trauma-informed approach and identifies service needs when appropriate. Assessment includes identifying presenting problems, psychosocial history, mental status exam, and DSM-5 diagnosis., • Clinical interventions include crisis intervention and emotional support to clients., • Clinical services also include short-term, trauma-informed individual and group psychotherapy as well as comprehensive clinical case management, liaison with other health care providers, and referral and accompaniment to community services when appropriate., • May visit patient at home and/or in the community for the purpose of outreach and follow-up if the patient is unable to keep regularly scheduled appointments., • Caseload consists of complex clients, all of whom have histories of trauma, including acute and chronic physical and sexual abuse, and are victims of interpersonal violence such as sexual assault, physical assault, domestic violence, gunshot wounds, political torture, and immigration trauma. Many clients also have concurrent medical problems, psychosocial problems, and may have substance abuse problems as well., • Utilizes knowledge of the mental health, medical, and community resources in New York City and maintains familiarity with new programs., • Develops a comprehensive treatment and service plan for each client, integrating knowledge from a wide range of human service resources., • Facilitates coordination of services among various agencies; advocates for and links client to needed services. Helps to eligibilize clients for social security disability, Victim of Crime, and other financial entitlements. Provides assistance with U-Visas and psychological asylum evaluations as needed. Serves as a client advocate and liaison with the District Attorney’s Office and Police Department for victims of crime wishing to file police reports, restraining orders, etc. Clinical Supervision, Teaching, Training, and Program Development: • May provide supervision to clinical interns., • Participates in in-service trainings and case conferences., • Conducts community presentations., • May assist with program development, including identification and implementation of types of appropriate measurement-guided mental health treatment. Record Keeping and Administration and Other Duties: • Maintain client records according to program requirements., • Records data in client’s chart according to program standards., • Meets program productivity standards; Completes productivity forms, clinical documentation and other documentation of services in a timely fashion., • Assists in processing Quality Improvement requests., • Assists in data collection for program evaluation and research purposes; Works collaboratively with the TRC Research Team., • Attends staff meetings and other assigned meetings, participates in training sessions (e.g. inservices, grand rounds)., • Performs other related duties as assigned. Your Qualifications • Bi-lingual Haitian-Creole/English or Spanish/English preferred., • Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling or related field., • MSW with clinical experience. Licensure within 6 months of hire (LCSW, LMSW OR LMHC) required., • Training in evidence-based practices designed to support survivors of trauma preferred, • Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of trauma and the intersections of trauma, • Must be able to move between different treatment approaches (clinical case management and evidence-based, trauma-focused psychotherapy) depending on the needs of the client. Work Environment: Hybrid (2) Remote (3) On-site. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 9AM - 5PM. Schedule may vary at the Director or Supervisor discretion based on program need. Additional Requirements: • Authorized to work in the U.S., • Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week. It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. Program Overview CAMBA Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) is the legal services arm of CAMBA, Inc. CLS provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers in the areas of consumer law, foreclosure prevention, immigration, housing law, and domestic violence assistance. In addition to providing direct representation and providing legal advice and counsel to thousands of clients, CAMBA attorneys also engage in legislative advocacy, impact litigation in both state and federal court, provide community education and offer expert training on a wide range of issues, services that allow members of our community improve their lives Position: Staff Attorney Reports To: Program Manager Location: 56 Bay Street, 5th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301 What The Staff Attorney Does: The person filling this position is expected, under the direction of the General Counsel, to provide legal assistance to clients of CAMBA Legal Services, including the following: • Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government., • Conduct client intake and assessment of client cases., • Provide advice and counsel in foreclosure litigation., • Interview clients and witnesses, as appropriate, in preparation for litigation and/or court proceedings., • Prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, negotiate work outs, etc. in foreclosure, consumer and housing proceedings., • Advise clients of their rights, laws, rulings, and regulations applicable to their case., • Gather evidence to formulate defense or to institute legal action on clients’ behalf., • Develop legal strategies, arguments, and testimonies in preparation for presentation of cases for trials, hearings, and oral arguments., • File motions, briefs, pleadings, legal memos, and appeals with court clerk., • Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations as they relate to clients' cases., • Coordinate follow up advocacy with lenders, agencies providing financial assistance, etc., • Ensure paralegals conduct proper follow-up with all aspects of cases (i.e. – proper filing and service of court documents, follow-up with administrative and social agencies)., • Coordinate with other attorneys to ensure case/ intake coverage., • Provide legal seminars and workshops for various organizations., • Attend appropriate trainings., • Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual report., • Maintain accurate and comprehensive client files including up to date case note documentation., • Participate in and coordinate with other housing, foreclosure prevention and consumer advocates., • Record all court dates in the shared court calendar., • May assist with billing of cases, including the completion of billable hour forms and corresponding affidavits., • May assist new attorneys in foreclosure and consumer work and/or with their housing court cases., • May research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, legal codes, etc., • May conduct outreach., • May deliver or direct delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action., • May follow up with clients and other organizations regarding client progress toward legal goals., • May recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate fully in their own legal process., • May represent clients in Housing Court and administrative hearings before the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and the New York City Housing Authority (Section 8), Department of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), etc., • May advocate on behalf of clients when applications are denied i.e.-prepare advocacy letters, etc., • Juris Doctor (J.D.) + Licensed to practice law in NY State Other Requirements: • Must be in good standing with NY State Bar, • Knowledge of, and experience in, foreclosure and housing law preferred, • Ability to analyze complex rent/mortgage breakdowns to determine proper amount of rent owed, • Ability to converse with clients in a language other than English preferred (Haitian/Creole, French, Spanish, Russian, etc.) Compensation: $84,000-$134,254 annually When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. 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Job Description Position: Associate Director of Legacy Giving Department: Development Office Location: New York, NY (Headquarters) or Los Angeles, CA (Western) preferred, but this role is open to any of the following states or major metropolitan areas where Lambda Legal has an office: New York, NY (Headquarters); Atlanta, GA (Southern); Dallas, TX (South Central); Chicago, IL (Midwest); Los Angeles, CA (Western); or Washington, D.C. Work Type Designation: Hybrid. This role requires working from the office approximately 2-3 days per week. * In-office presence will be required for managing estate paperwork including in-person support for authorized signatures, etc. Reports to: Senior Director of Legacy Giving Annual Salary Range: $97,700 - $165,473 annually. Salary is determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and geographic location per grade in the CBA. Union Salary Grade: D6. This is a union position. Travel: This position will require 25% travel across their region, for such activities including but not limited to supporting Guardian Society events and provide staffing support to Tier 1 regional events. FLSA Status: Exempt/Full-time Supervisory Responsibilities: None Who We Are Lambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Since 1973, Lambda Legal has used impact litigation and other advocacy tools to decriminalize same-sex relationships; challenge discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV in the workplace, in the home, in schools, in health care, and in the military; and protect LGBTQ+ families, including by winning and defending marriage equality. Our clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. Headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal also has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, DC. We believe that serving the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. To be successful, we must approach our work with an understanding that discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status is not the only obstacle to achieving full formal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV; rather, we recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination, specifically including biases based on race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, education, and class. Considering this reality, we prioritize a proactive commitment to counteracting these biases and their compounding effects in the work we do, but also in how we work together as an organization. Associate Director of Legacy Giving The Associate Director of Legacy Giving manages key aspects of Lambda Legal’s legacy giving program by stewarding and cultivating donors while overseeing the administrative and operational aspects of the program to strengthen long-term philanthropic support. This position manages a portfolio of legacy donors and prospects while maintaining the systems and processes that ensure accurate, timely review and management of estates, trusts, and charitable gift annuities. This role blends frontline fundraising with essential operational responsibilities, serving as key driver in strengthening our data systems and supporting strategic growth for our legacy giving program. What you’ll do: Donor Portfolio Management & Strategy: * Build and maintain a portfolio of regional legacy giving donors and prospects at all levels of giving and may have other donor assignments as appropriate. * Identify prospective legacy giving donors, developing tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies to grow members of the Guardian Society. * Work with a discrete portfolio of Liberty Circle members, Major Donors and/or prospects, perform stewardship activities and meetings as appropriate, and solicit annual gifts of $1,500 and above as well as legacy gifts. * Identify and cultivate prospective volunteer solicitors, including potential Board and National Leadership Council (NLC) members, which is Lambda Legal’s body of national volunteer leaders committed to advancing Lambda Legal’s mission through fundraising and peer engagement, in assigned markets. Additionally, you’ll support and manage legacy giving and/or annual solicitation of donors in assigned portfolio by the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer, Board, NLC members, and other key volunteers. This includes identifying and securing major donor prospect meetings for senior staff and organizational leadership. * Assist in building a broad-based stewardship program alongside the Senior Director of Legacy Giving to ensure comprehensive stewardship for assigned donors, including solicitation, benefit fulfillment, personalized donor cultivation, thoughtful recognition, and ongoing engagement. * Enter, update, and maintain accurate donor and gift information in Raiser’s Edge to ensure data integrity and support informed fundraising strategy. * Participate in legacy giving and volunteer leadership committees to plan, support, and increase legacy giving, event and major gifts revenue. * Work with regional and national development teams to significantly increase giving from assigned donors each year. Educate certain targeted constituencies about the critical importance of legal and financial life planning. Legacy Giving Administration & Operations * Possess knowledge of estate planning tools, prepare tailored legacy gift proposals in response to inquiries and works with donors and donor representatives to facilitate legacy gifts to Lambda Legal. * Create and implement systems for timely completion and execution of estate paperwork, acknowledgement of new Guardian Society members, as well as manage Lambda Legal's Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) program. * Process, manage and acknowledge gifts from estates and trusts, oversee the status of all open estates, trusts, and CGAs, and communicate regularly with donors, trustees, executors and, if needed, pro bono counsel to ensure timely resolution of concerns and receipt of gifts. * Maintain accurate and timely records in Raiser’s Edge, including updating donor statuses and documenting key information to ensure appropriate outreach, like issuing condolences and other intentional engagements. * Assess legacy giving program operations to identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and implement effective solutions that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness. Legacy Giving Marketing & Outreach * In collaboration with the Marketing team, develop and refine marketing materials for legacy giving, including producing legacy giving information for outreach initiatives, campaigns, and/or other publications as needed. * Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications teams to create donor profiles for publications and lead targeted legacy giving mailing campaigns throughout the year. * Organize occasional educational seminars for donors and prospects regarding life and financial planning, tax issues, aging information, and other topics of interest. * Produce legacy giving and life-planning educational materials for digital, video, and print Engagement & Coordination with Legacy Giving Council (LGC) * Support the Senior Director of Legacy Giving in coordinating and executing key activities of the Legacy Giving Council (LGC), ensuring strong engagement and smooth operations. * Responsible for communicating with the LGC and ensures that members are well-informed regarding Lambda Legal's work. * Assist in recruitment of new LGC members locally; and ensure that LGC members are engaged and well-supported in Lambda Legal's work. Who you are: With the understanding that no one person will offer every desired skill and characteristic outlined below, compelling candidates will offer much of the following: * Minimum qualifications: • 4+ years of experience in direct fundraising and donor relations, preferably in legacy giving. Knowledge and prior application of estate planning tools and charitable giving vehicles like wills, trusts, CGAs, retirement plans, and life insurance with experience completing the associated estate documents. * Experience managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, including cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding at various levels of giving. * High emotional intelligence with demonstrated ability in exercising sound judgment and communicating effectively around sensitive or complex issues. * Proven ability to build, improve, and manage systems and processes to increase operational efficiency and program effectiveness. * Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce donor-facing materials to various audiences. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. * Proficiency in Excel with tracking, analyzing, and reporting data to support informed decision-making. * Ability to work well as part of a team in a high-paced environment. * Preferred qualifications: • Previous experience using Raiser’s Edge, • Previous experience creating and facilitating seminars, webinars, or presentations, preferably for donors and prospects. Why Work at Lambda Legal? You get to do meaningful, life-changing work at a national level for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Lambda Legal also proudly offers competitive benefits for our team. We understand that our staff’s dedication and effort are instrumental in achieving our mission. A highlight of the benefits we offer include: • Medical benefits that begin on your start date, • Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (effective 30 days from your start date), • Short & Long-Term Disability plans (effective 30 days from your start date), • 403(b) Retirement Plan (employer contribution and matching program begins after 90 days of employment), • Paid Time Off:, • Paid Vacation (15 Days), • Sick Leave (12 Days), • Personal Leave (3 Days), • Religious Observance Leave (3 Days), • Bereavement and Bereavement Anniversary Leave, • Floating Holiday (1 Day), • 12 paid holidays and 5 early office closures, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA/DC FSA) and Commuter Benefits, • Health Reimbursement Account, • Annual professional development funds, • $50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement, • Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, • Premium subscription to the Calm App, • Paid sabbatical after 7 years of service at Lambda Legal (4 weeks for non-exempt positions and 8 weeks for exempt positions) Read more about Lambda Legal's work on our blog and Instagram. Lambda Legal believes in creating a more equitable playing field for applicants and values the depth of relevant skills built through successful education, work, and life experiences. If your background and skills are a close match for this position, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Lambda Legal is committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of LGBTQ+, HIV-affected and allied communities, and is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Lambda Legal encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals living with HIV are all encouraged to apply. Powered by JazzHR Ul5phppeTB

Job Description Women’s Refugee Commission Executive Director Location: New York, NY or Washington, D.C. Compensation range: $275K - $320K Significant travel required About the Women’s Refugee Commission Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) is dedicated to protecting and empowering refugee, migrant, stateless, and displaced persons by serving as a witness to their struggles, amplifying their voices, and acting on their recommendations to ensure humanitarian systems better respond to their needs. At this time of intensified threats and harsh treatment of refugees, migrants, and displaced persons globally, the women, children, and youth are bearing the brunt of the impact, as life-changing services are vanishing. In the United States, multipronged immigration enforcement actions have led to mass detention and deportation, family separation and complicated relations with scores of countries. The crisis is compounded by dramatic funding cuts across the sector and a growing backlash against gender equality that threatens to undo decades of progress. To meet the growing needs, WRC is intensifying its role, exposing the far-reaching impact of funding and policy shifts, documenting the lived experiences of displaced women and young people, and insisting that their voices and recommendations inform the policies and actions that affect them. WRC works domestically, regionally, and globally, has an annual operating budget of $5.3 million and is in a stable financial situation with a healthy reserve. The Executive Director will report to an engaged Board of Directors located around the world and manage a mid-sized staff that works primarily in New York City and Washington, D.C. in a hybrid work environment. For more information, visit: About the Executive Director Position WRC seeks a bold and visionary leader who can guide WRC forward, ensuring that the needs and voices of refugee, displaced, stateless, and migrant women and girls are centered in global humanitarian response and reform. The ideal candidate is a passionate human rights and gender equality champion, collaborator, innovator, and effective communicator who will unite staff, Board, Commissioners, partners, and funders to improve the lives of women and girls around the world through WRC’s life-changing programs, research, and advocacy. The Executive Director (ED) will lead the organization into its next chapter of impact, building on 36 years of success and a strong and sustainable financial foundation. The ED will have the opportunity to design and implement a new organizational strategy that strengthens WRC's impact and continues to diversify and increase its funding sources. The ideal candidate has a track record of uniting individuals around a shared goal and increasing awareness and support for a cause. The strongest candidates authentically and adeptly build and sustain trust while gaining and sharing knowledge about the rapidly changing sector. They are future-focused, thinking creatively and infusing innovation across all program and functional areas with staff and Board. They are accustomed to engaging senior leaders, the media (including traditional and online/digital platforms), and other high-profile audiences. They also have a strong record of engaging with and cultivating a variety of major funders – individual and institutional – and of overseeing implementation of successful fundraising plans. Key Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership • Refine the WRC strategy, in collaboration with the Board of Directors and with input from staff and key stakeholders, to achieve the desired impact, • Clearly define and communicate WRC's role, vision, mission, values, and impact across all audiences, programs, and partnerships, • Actively assess relevant trends and drive the organization to adapt accordingly, • Champion and advance the WRC reputation as a leader in research and evidence-based policy Team Management • Engage, lead, develop, and mentor the executive team and inspire and empower all staff in the organization to share a collective vision and to set and reach meaningful, mission-driven goals, • Strengthen internal communications and cross-department collaboration to cultivate strong, trusting working relationships at every level, • Ensure organizational growth, excellence, and consistent high-quality management across all functions (programs, finance, fundraising, communications, operations, talent, and marketing), while cultivating professional development opportunities for staff to contribute to the WRC mission and impact Fundraising and External Relations • Serve as the lead spokesperson and champion of WRC with funders, partners, and peer organizations, advocating for impact, partnerships, and funding, • Grow and diversify the resources of the organization by developing, cultivating, and deepening relationships with major donors, philanthropic funders, institutional partners, and other potential new sources of revenue through stories of impact, policy results, and a clear strategy for growth Thought Leadership and Influence • Serve as the lead external representative for WRC, working to steward and advance WRC’s global reputation as a thought leader and as an essential and effective actor in the field, and growing WRC’s influence with decision-makers, funders, and partners, including governmental, non-governmental decision-makers, the UN and broader International Community, • Design and implement strategy to advance specific policy and legislative changes to better address migrant and refugee needs and realities, • Leverage the Board, Commissioners, and other key supporters to help advance the WRC work and amplify timely issues Board Development and Engagement • Partner with individual Board members and the Board as a collective to ensure governance best practices during a critical chapter of organizational growth and change, • Ensure creation and maintenance of policies and procedures for effective governance and clear staff/Board roles (including workflow, decision-making, and communication protocols), • Leverage Board member capacity to amplify the WRC message with external stakeholders Qualifications The WRC Search Committee recognizes that not every candidate will bring every element of knowledge, skills, and experience listed below, and welcomes candidates with various experiences. • Proven executive leadership experience, ideally within a non-profit or humanitarian organization, • Passion for and a deep, authentic commitment to the mission, vision, and values of WRC, • Strong fundraising and external relations skills, with a proven record of cultivating relationships with individual donors, philanthropic funders, and institutional partners to support growth and ensure sustainability, • Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate and inspire a clear vision both internally and externally, • Demonstrated success in defining and executing organizational growth strategies and experience in adapting and pivoting to ensure impact, • Experience serving in frontline or direct service capacities, with the populations served by WRC preferred, • Understanding and proven experience in financial oversight, including managing budgets, financial statements, and forecasts, • Demonstrated success in team management, including leading, developing, and mentoring executive teams and motivating all staff, • Skilled at setting clear priorities, empowering, inspiring, and holding staff accountable in a hybrid environment, • A track record of leading effective change management efforts that ensure stability and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent culture aligned with WRC’s values, • Experience working closely with a Board of Directors to ensure strong governance, transparent operations, and effective collaboration, • Experience working with government and multilateral organizations preferred, • A deep understanding of global trends impacting refugees, displaced, stateless, and migrant women and children, and a record of thought leadership and influence within the humanitarian, gender equality, refugee, or other relevant sectors, • Experience and understanding of the role of research in advocacy strongly preferred, • Commitment to and interest in following and interpreting trends, pressures, and changes affecting geopolitics Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this role is $275,000 - $320,000, based on experience. This is a full-time position offering a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, as well as paid time off and a 401K matching plan. This position can be based in New York City or Washington, DC in a hybrid environment with frequent travel. This role requires work authorization in the U.S. How to Apply Women’s Refugee Commission has retained the executive search firm LeaderFit to lead this search. Candidates should share a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their interest in the role and upload it to the LeaderFit system through the apply link. At LeaderFit, all candidate materials are reviewed by experienced humans—never by AI. We believe that evaluating leadership potential, lived experience, and alignment with mission and culture requires human judgment, insight, and care. We leverage AI in other ways to ensure efficiency, optimized research, and allowing LeaderFit staff to focus on what humans do best, which is connecting, engaging, and building community.

Job Description:\n\nNorthern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979. NMIC has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 140 staff members serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. NMIC’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in its community on their journey to secure a prosperous future. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs. Its staff identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With matters resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency. NMIC serves its clientele through two program areas: Legal, Organizing, Advocacy, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including legal representation in immigration related matters, housing, financial services and health related matters. Education & Career Services programs impart individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures. POSITION SUMMARY: The Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO) is a newly refined position on the Senior Leadership team and plays a critical role in overseeing the financial and administrative functions of NMIC. The CFAO position requires a strategic, operational, and results-oriented leader who has deep experience managing financial strategy and operations and overseeing administrative functions to drive organizational efficiency. The CFAO must be both a true financial and operational thought leader for NMIC and a pragmatic “doer” with exceptional strategic change management and collaboration skills. The CFAO reports to the Executive Director (ED) and they, along with the Deputy Executive Director (DED), constitute the executive leadership team (ELT) and meet weekly. The ELT expands to the Senior Leadership Team with the inclusion of the three program directors and directors of HR, Finance, and Development. The CFAO works closely with the Board and the Senior Leadership Team to drive strategic direction and sustainable growth, and to enhance organizational effectiveness to support the organization's mission. The CFAO will serve as an ex-officio member of the Finance/Audit Committee, and other Board Committees as requested. The CFAO will provide strategic financial and operational leadership to enable informed decision making and resource allocation, optimize internal operations, and foster cross-departmental collaboration. The CFAO has three direct reports (Finance, HR and Operations), with a total team of 20 professionals. S/he will build and maintain strong relationships with all members of staff across the organization, in particular the finance leads in the various programs, and will serve as their internal advocate. The CFAO will prioritize infrastructure needs and incorporate into each function the necessary ownership governance, control and guardianship processes, including legal, compliance, and risk management. The CFAO should be an inspirational, hands-on, data-driven leader who promotes reliance on data across Finance, HR, Operations, and Programs to support decision-making, monitor trends, and proactively identify areas for improvement. The CFAO will prioritize the effective operations of the finance team, leading a culture change in accountability and responsibly. Additionally, s/he supports the establishment of policies that promote NMICs vision and culture and ensure its financial health. This role will have a comprehensive range of responsibilities including general oversight, coordination, and control of policies, processes, and compliance relating to finance and accounting, grants and contracts, HR, information technology, and facilities management. The CFAO and the finance and administrative teams will continuously evaluate and develop innovative and strategic opportunities to improve the finance and administrative functions to support the organization and its mission. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Strategy and PlanningServe as the strategic finance leader, thought partner, and advisor to the ED and DED and develop a key working relationship with the Head of Development. Lead efforts to develop the department into a trusted entity producing clear, accurate, timely, and actionable data and analyses to promote informed decision-making and rigorous financial management across the organization.Prepare and present financial strategy, forecasting, and reporting to the Finance Committee, Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, and key stakeholders. Lead the annual and multi-year budgeting processes in coordination with the organizational planning processes to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and resource allocation.Partner with program leaders to measure financial performance, optimize resource allocation, and evaluate return on mission.Provide strategic financial oversight and partner with the DED to drive long-term financial planning and risk management by developing forecasting models and scenario plans to anticipate risks and opportunities, and to balance financial sustainability with program growth, including reserve management and capital strategy.Financial Management and OperationsLead and develop a team comprised of both employees and outsourced staff from RSM. Assist the Director of Finance in the management and oversight of RSM, including fostering collaboration between NMIC and outsourced staff. Oversee the Director of Finance in the development and leadership of an annual budget process. Maintain comprehensive knowledge, both documented and experiential, to provide effective backup.Streamline AR conversion cycle to ensure adequate cash flow to support operations, the cash monetization of unrestricted net assets, and the development of an investment account.Direct the preparation of all financial statements, including balance sheet, P/L, and variance reports for all Departments, Programs, and Grants. Oversee and help coordinate the timely completion of annual audits, 990 preparation, and regulatory reporting.Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, compliance reviews, and financial stakeholders.Willingly step in temporarily to support operations during staffing transitions or critical needs. Human ResourcesEvaluate current HR policies, systems and processes, and, in coordination with the Director of Human Resources and the Senior Leadership Team, determine future needs in recruitment, on/off boarding, professional development, performance management, total compensation design, and employee engagement.Ensure HR policies and procedures are informed by best practices and are fair, transparent, consistently applied, and aligned with NMIC’s culture and values.Support the Director of Human Resources in prioritizing and implementing new initiatives that will further modernize HR services, optimize resources, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Ensure performance management, recognition and coaching/corrective practices are implemented to foster a culture of continuous improvement, personal growth and teamwork while supporting agency goals.With the Director of Human Resources, soundly administrate NMIC’s benefit plans.Assist the Senior Leadership Team in developing future leadership through selection, coaching, and mentoring.OperationsTranslate organization vision and strategy into policies, directives, and procedures. Manage the operations of NMIC in line with strategic goals and key performance metrics. Ensure that robust internal systems and processes are in place to support NMIC’s mission-driven work. Hold departmental leads accountable for independently maintaining high standards. Serve as the executive lead for contracts and vendor relationships affecting operations.With the Senior Leadership Team, develop organizational performance goals, design and implement infrastructure improvements, focusing on operational resilience, process efficiency, and reducing single points of failure.Supervise the Operations Manager in the management and oversight of Solarus, NMIC’s outsourced IT service provider. Ensure clarity around roles, responsibilities and accountabilities. In coordination with the Operations Manager, continually evaluate IT infrastructure and related policies and processes against changing business needs. Review and determine, in coordination with the Senior Leadership Team, information needs and systems that improve productivity, reduce risk, and optimize business processes. Source, secure, implement, and maintain tech solutions that span departments and functional areas of the organization.Ensure the NMIC information and data are secure.Supervise the Operations Manager in ensuring that the organization’s physical environment, in two locations, is safe, well-maintained, and efficiently operated. This includes vendor management, space planning, security and procurement (NMIC has a Triple Net Lease at its main location at 45 Wadsworth Avenue. As such, the Facilities Department is responsible for maintenance, repair and replacement of all significant systems and machines) QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will be a successful sitting CFAO, CFO or other senior finance leader (i.e., strong #2) who has significant experience in a comparable non-profit with similar scale and complexity to NMIC. This individual will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a senior leadership team and to implement creative financial management strategies and other value-added administrative processes and practices. The person will have a strong finance foundation and experience working effectively with Boards, external partners/service providers, and a wide range of internal colleagues. This CFAO must demonstrate a record of accomplishment of being both mission and culture driven AND performance driven, including achieving operational and strategic goals. The winning candidate should possess the following professional qualifications and personal attributes:Passion for NMIC’s mission and values.A bachelor’s degree and a CPA are required, an advanced degree in a related field is a plus. At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit finance, including at least three years in a CFO role (or five years in a Controller/Director of Finance role at a larger organization).Experience managing large, complex public sector grant portfolios; with emphasis on cost reimbursement contracts. NMIC is 95% public sector funded (federal, NY State, and NY City).Experience overseeing human resources and operations functions in a complex, mission-driven organization strongly preferred.Experience working closely with the ED, Executive Leadership Team, and Board in developing strategy, best practices, and policies of a comparable / larger organization by anticipating market trends and leveraging expertise to advance the organization.Excellent analytical, strategic, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. The ability and willingness to meaningfully engage with new information, explain it clearly to others, and apply it to decision making is at least as critical as existing experience.Strong foundation in accounting, audit, and compliance, combined with demonstrated success performing complex analysis of financial data and assessing financially related business capabilities, identifying gaps and recommending solutions.Proven record of developing, implementing and sustaining financial systems, budget processes, and administrative infrastructure that support organizational growth and sustainability. Advanced organizational and project management skills, able to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing demands in a dynamic environment.Collaborative leader who has demonstrated a strong balance of hands-on operational / technical finance management with strategic financial and operational leadership. Able to stay close to the details while also able to contribute at a broader level.Consistent record of attracting, motivating, mentoring, developing, and retaining high performing talent at all levels, both on an individual and team basis.Fosters collaboration, accountability, and professional development and can prioritize competing needs. Delivers tough messages and negotiate conflicts with grace.Demonstrated record of achievement in change management.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that resonate well with both financially savvy and less financially astute individuals. Confident and effective at communicating across all levels of the organization, presenting to Boards and other diverse internal and external constituencies. Ability to translate financial and operational information into actionable insights for diverse audiences.A leader with whom people enjoy working and respect. Brings a healthy balance of confidence and humility. Unquestioned personal and professional integrity.Strong listening skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to lead through influence and by example.Demonstrated engagement and initiative with organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts both internally and externally. Values diverse perspectives and designs approaches to fit the team members’ needs.Proficiency with technology, including standard productivity tools (Office 365 preferred), accounting tools (Sage Intacct and Martus preferred), and databases (Salesforce preferred A willingness to identify and employ AI-driven solutions to benefit the organization. SALARY/BENEFITS: NMIC is predicting cash compensation from $200K - $225K, plus a potential bonus for achieving goals defined upon hire. Also included is a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid time off including 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days, and 12 agency holidays; a 401k with agency contribution; and other benefits. NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: NMIC provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Job Description Agency Background: Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979. NMIC has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 120 staff members serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their matters resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency * Our Legal, Organizing, Advocacy, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including housing, immigration, benefits/finance, and health. * Our Education and Career Services programs support community members as they develop the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures Job Title: Eviction Defense Social Worker Department: Legal, Organizing, & Advocacy Unit: Right-to-Counsel Unit Reports to: Managing Attorney for Housing Location: Main Office: 45 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10033 FLSA: Exempt Model: Hybrid SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Eviction Defense Social Worker is a position in NMIC’s Legal, Organizing, & Advocacy (LOA) Department responsible for providing client-centered and compassionate crisis counseling and case management to clients of NMIC’s Right-to-Counsel (RTC) legal unit. The social worker will provide crisis intervention, trauma-informed case management, resource coordination, and short-term stabilization planning to help clients maintain housing, address social service needs, and manage the personal impact of eviction and the eviction process. This role works collaboratively with attorneys and legal advocates to support tenants facing housing instability and eviction in New York City Housing Court. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Client Support and Crisis Intervention * Provide trauma-informed crisis counseling to individuals and families facing eviction and housing instability. * Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify client strengths, risks, and immediate needs. * Develop individualized service plans focused on preservation of housing and related goals. * Offer emotional support and safety planning for eviction defense clients experiencing additional stressors such as domestic violence, substance use concerns, or mental health crises. Case Management and Resource Coordination * Connect clients to NYC-based resources, including rental assistance programs, public benefits, and community-based services. * Assist clients facing proceedings involving alleged clutter or other alleged behavioral issues. * Coordinate referrals for mental health services, harm-reduction supports and other appropriate supports and interventions. * Assist in the maintenance of the attorney-client relationship based on the responsibilities outlined in the unit’s retainer agreement. Legal Team Collaboration * Work closely with attorneys and paralegals as part of an interdisciplinary eviction defense team. * Participate in case conferences and strategy meetings. * Provide assessments and written summaries to inform court advocacy. * Assist staff in preparing clients for court appearances and help reduce barriers to participation in the legal process. * Provide trainings with NMIC staff and outside providers; prepare and conduct trainings for eviction defense staff. Reporting and Administrative Tasks * Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records. * Track service delivery and outcomes and assist with reporting to funders. * Ensure compliance with professional ethics and organizational policies. * Attend trainings, meetings, and coalitions as necessary. * Recruit and manage social work interns and volunteers to expand support to NMIC eviction defense clients. Additional related responsibilities may be assigned. Requirements: * LMSW (or MSW actively pursuing licensure). * At least two years of experience providing trauma-informed crisis counseling and/or case management to vulnerable populations required. * SIFI certification or intent to obtain such certification strongly preferred. * Knowledge of NYC-based services, housing systems, and public benefits programs preferred. * Experience working with individuals experiencing housing instability, mental health challenges, and/or behavioral concerns preferred. * Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. * Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary legal services environment. * Demonstrated commitment to social justice, racial equity, tenant’s rights, and/or housing justice. * Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Other languages a plus. SALARY/BENEFITS: NMIC offers a competitive salary based on experience and education as well as a comprehensive and generous benefits package: medical, dental, life, and disability insurance are included; paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days, and 12 agency holidays; a 401k with agency contribution; and other benefits. SALARY: $67,500 – $75,705, dependent upon experience NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements. A combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.

Job Description BronxWorks is a leading nonprofit serving Bronx residents for over 50 years. With more than 65 program sites, we provide housing support, youth and senior services, immigration assistance, financial empowerment, and more. Our Legal Services Department works to advance housing justice and prevent displacement for low-income tenants across the Bronx. BronxWorks Legal Services – Tenant Defense Program As one of New York City’s newest Right to Counsel providers, our Tenant Defense Program delivers full legal representation to tenants facing eviction. Our modern office—located near Bronx Housing Court and Yankee Stadium—supports a fast‑paced litigation practice grounded in collaboration, community engagement, and racial equity Tenant Defense Law Graduates & Staff Attorneys – BronxWorks (Right to Counsel) BronxWorks seeks passionate law graduates and newly admitted attorneys to join our growing Tenant Defense team. This role offers immediate courtroom experience and the opportunity to help shape a rapidly expanding housing defense practice. What We Offer: • Immediate litigation experience., • Mentorship from experienced attorneys., • Meaningful, mission‑driven legal work preventing evictions and preserving housing stability., • Provide full legal representation for tenants in Housing Court, administrative hearings, and NYCHA proceedings., • Handle all aspects of litigation: client counseling, research, motion practice, negotiations, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trials., • Participate in court‑based intake and maintain regular communication with clients., • Build expertise in housing law, subsidies, and public benefits., • Conduct community outreach, workshops, and Know Your Rights trainings., • Attend in‑person team meetings and contribute to a collaborative work environment., • J.D. from an accredited law school., • July 2025 Bar Exam taker, newly admitted NY attorney, or recent bar passer., • Commitment to social justice and working with diverse communities., • Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills., • 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 .

Job Description Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 28,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants’ rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more." Legal and Support Services at Make the Road New York: The Department of Legal and Support Services at MRNY works to strengthen the organization’s organizing work by (1) helping to envision and implement leverage strategies (including strategic litigation) that help win our organizing campaigns; (2) providing technical legal support for policy work; and (3) providing legal and support services to high-need immigrant communities and help meet the immediate needs of MRNY’s members. The Department currently employs approximately 50 attorneys and advocates. Our legal team is integrated into all aspects of the organization’s work. Current Opening: We are currently hiring a Supervising Attorney to oversee our Workplace Justice practice. Our team currently includes 4 other employment attorneys and 3 paralegals who handle a wide range of employment-related legal matters facing our community members, including wage theft, workplace discrimination, paid sick leave, retaliation, paid family leave and health and safety issues on the job. Our Workplace Justice legal team collaborates closely with and provides strategic support on worker organizing campaigns to improve and enforce labor standards at the city and state levels. The Supervising Attorney will supervise legal support on workplace justice policy and organizing campaigns. The Supervising Attorney will also have a small docket of workplace justice cases that will be predominantly wage theft and employment discrimination cases. Key Responsibilities but not limited to: • Oversee the provision of workplace justice-related legal services to MRNY’s membership base of low-income New Yorkers in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County. The team handles a docket that involves a range of legal representation and advocacy, from direct negotiation and resolution of cases, filing administrative claims, to multi-plaintiff federal court litigation., • Provide exceptional supervision and support to the attorneys on this team., • Work closely with MRNY members and organizers to envision and implement strategic affirmative litigation projects and other strategies that strengthen MRNY’s workplace justice organizing., • Provide technical legal support for MRNY’s robust workplace justice-related policy and organizing campaigns, including drafting legislation; training other staff and members on the legal aspects of campaigns; writing reports; lobbying visits in support of policy campaigns; drafting materials for various audiences on our key policy campaigns and victories; responding to media inquiries; and representing MRNY at meetings with elected officials and coalition partners., • Coordinate community outreach, including know-your-rights workshops, and legal clinics., • Handle a small direct legal services caseload in the area of employment law., • Manage workplace justice-related grant reporting and supervise case data and fulfillment of reporting requirements., • Participate in the leadership of the Legal Department to advance departmental and organizational goals, and to develop and maintain strong funding relationships to sustain our work. Requirements: • Eligible to work in the US, • Admission to practice law in New York State, • Fluency in Spanish Language, • At least 4 years of workers' rights advocacy and employment litigation experience, • Interpersonal and organizational skills of the highest caliber., • Commitment to helping cultivate a high-performing department that utilizes the law creatively in the fight for systemic change., • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail, • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines in a fast paced environment., • Strong legal writing and research skills., • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • Flexible work schedule, some evenings or weekends required, • High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $104,500 to $115,500 How to Apply: Please attach cover letter/resume and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.