Bronx Legal Services, a program of Legal Services NYC, seeks a Paralegal to work in our Housing Unit’s Tenants Rights Coalition (TRC) as part of a team working on anti-displacement advocacy work in the Bronx, focused on supporting Bronx communities facing significant housing needs in light of rapid and potentially disruptive neighborhood changes and gentrification.
We seek a candidate who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment with housing advocates focusing on preserving affordable housing for low-income communities through representation of tenants in group cases, Housing Court eviction proceedings, other litigation and advocacy, and collaboration with community-based organizations. The Paralegal will be expected to work closely with tenants, lawyers, tenant organizers, tenant associations and community partners. Regular evening outreach and occasional weekend outreach will be necessary.
The Paralegal will be involved in many aspects of the work of the TRC, including conducting community education and outreach at off-site locations, advocating for tenants in administrative forums, providing litigation support in multi-plaintiff cases, and researching and investigat...
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