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Queens Defenders is seeking an experienced attorney to join and lead a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, housing advocates and navigators to provide 1,500 individuals facing eviction with free, high-quality legal and holistic representation in Queens Housing Court. About Queens Defenders Founded in 1996, Queens Defenders is a leading Public Defender Organization providing high-quality, holistic representation for indigent community members in Queens, NY - New York City’s most diverse borough and one of the most diverse locales in the world. We give life to our mission through our core values: a commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and professional environment; relentless in our pursuit of justice; unwavering in our commitment to excellence in the courtroom and in the community; client-centered and holistic in our representation, advocacy, and support services; respectful of the individuals with whom we interact. At Queens Defenders, dedicated teams of criminal defense attorneys, immigration lawyers, housing attorneys, social workers, investigators, and client-support specialists come together to tirelessly champion justice for each and every client. Our highly skilled staff of 290, serves and positively impacts the lives of thousands of individuals annually through this collaborative and supportive approach. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an attorney with housing court or other relevant experience who is admitted to the New York State Bar or can be admitted through reciprocity. The candidate will possess a demonstrable background in public interest work, and a commitment to the mission of Queens Defenders. We are seeking individuals with strong self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to lead a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators. The supervising attorney will also be tasked with leading a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators by effectively communicating expectations, goals, and the QD way while fostering an open environment that facilitates communication. A commitment to producing high-quality work in a timely manner is essential. Familiarity with relevant housing court practice is preferred. Essential Duties/Responsibilities · Supervise staff attorneys and a team of support professionals to ensure the clients receive the best legal representation · Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns · Monitor and maintain a high standard of holistic representation and client service · Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies · Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staff attorneys · Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations and resources, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts · Develop and maintain productive work environment · Conduct community education, training, and outreach to promote the work of the office · Other duties as assigned Qualifications · Juris Doctor with at least 8 to 10 years or more of legal and supervisory experience and practice · Admission to New York Bar (or the ability to be admitted through reciprocity) · Prior supervisory experience preferred · Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono work · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Excellent litigation skills · Ability to lead and motivate. · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure · Ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information · Ability to work in a collaborative, holistic team model · Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Queens Defenders values diversity and believes that a diverse staff is best placed to represent our borough, which derives its beauty from being one of the most diverse locales in the world. To best serve our clientele, model the place in which we practice, and to cultivate the best environment possible, we welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, thoughts, perspectives, and experiences. We also provide all staff members with professional development and advancement opportunities because the more diverse and inclusive we are the more collaborative and supportive we are. For more information about our office generally. Salary Salary Commensurate with Experience Benefits Queens Defenders believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. Benefits include: health insurance (including dental and vision insurance), FSA/HSA, generous paid time off, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and 401 (k) contributions. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, Queens Defenders prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest, or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are looking for someone with STRONG communication skills, your daily responsibilities are speaking with current clients and potential clients. Phone based skills are a MUST. This role is 100% in person because we believe in the power of team work and collaboration. We are located in the heart of the Financial District in a state-of-an-art office space on Wall Steet. Must be able to start IMMEDIATELY. About us: Founded in 2011, American Merchant Capital is a private lending and technology company that provides small businesses access to capital and business technology solutions to other financial services providers. Our mission at American Capital Group is to help entrepreneurs and business owners in their time of need, so they can continue to grow their businesses and do what they love. We differentiate ourselves with our innovative solutions, the simplicity of our process, the speed to funding (most loans funded within 24 hours), and most importantly, with the level of care and compassion with which we treat our clients. We are a direct lender and have funded over $150 million to small businesses. We provide financing to retailers, restaurants, hotels, medical professionals, manufacturers, etc. Our creative financing solutions include merchant cash advance, secured and unsecured business loans, and asset-based loans. We are growing rapidly and are looking for smart, talented and dedicated professionals. About the Role: This role offers base and aggressive commission structures with no cap on payouts. First year expected total compensation above $100,000. This role will specialize in providing small businesses and merchants with full financial services including: Merchant Cash Advances Lines of Credit Term loans SBA Loans Business Loan Salesperson & Funding Coordinators are responsible for performing the following tasks: Handling large quantity of inbound clients interested in financing Selling financial products Building a pipeline of business Managing client relationships Working well in a team environment Sales Representatives are also required to follow set protocols and business practices to efficiently work leads, track the flow of information and accurately document all outcomes. Our firm invests in exceptional, highly effective marketing which generates a massive flow of highly qualified inbound leads, extensive and ongoing training, an excellent sales support staff and daily sales incentives with a positive and highly motivated team environment. As a member of our Sales team, you will always represent our firm's moral and ethical standards and be expected to conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner to clients and co-workers. Highly motivated Ambitious self starter Competitive mentality Driven to succeed, willing to fail and learn from mistakes Proficiency with Salesforce, Microsoft Office Strong communication skills A drive for self-directed learning and personal development Team player Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Able to commute to our New York Headquarters office Promotable to Sales Manager within 2 years Previous experience using Salesforce and proficiency using Microsoft Office American Capital Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on any category protected by law, including race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status and prior record of arrest or conviction. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Shift: 8 hour shift Supplemental Pay: Commission pay Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Ability to Commute: New York, NY 10004 (Required) Work Location: In person
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 community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 37 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direct services to clients, including intake, engagement, assessment, referral, service plan development and follow-ups. Attend monthly Community board, NYPD and other stakeholder’s meetings to promote program, center activities or events. Monitor and recruit interns and volunteers Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals. Will increase Pyramid Community Service Program community engagement and assist Director with creating engaging programming to enhance Pyramid Community Service Program awareness. Will conduct in-house audits on files and facility to make sure we complies with DOH and DYCD. Document all interactions with, or on behalf of, clients. Build community partnerships to strengthen center’s community resources. Provide general clerical support, including filing, faxing, word processing, typing, photocopying, and data entry. Answer telephones, take messages and direct calls to the appropriate parties. Report to, and meet with, supervisor on a monthly basis. Complete program reports on a monthly basis or more frequently as required. Assist with special projects as required. Perform additional duties as assigned by Director. QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent credential required. A minimum of 1-years of relevant work experience. Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred. Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required. 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 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 and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work. BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by 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.