Deputy Housing Director - Right to Counsel
Legal Services NYC · Brooklyn Legal Services
Posted 23 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Legal Services NYC's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 30% of Legal Services NYC's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Legal Services NYC
- high 13 stale, 1 reposted of 20 open
- Hiring momentum
- 34 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Legal Services NYC's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Legal Services NYC.
About this role
The Deputy Director for the Housing Law Unit at Brooklyn Legal Services will lead and supervise a team focused on providing legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction and advocating for affordable housing. This role involves collaborating with community organizations, managing litigation efforts, and overseeing the training and development of staff. The Deputy Director will also engage in policy advocacy and community education to support the mission of advancing social justice for low-income New Yorkers.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Legal Services NYC as an employer.
What you need
- Admitted to the New York State Bar
- Demonstrated passion for social justice and commitment to low-income communities
- Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant housing litigation experience
- Working knowledge of housing laws, court procedures, and public benefits
Nice to have
- Strong ties to Brooklyn’s communities of color
What you get
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Contributions to a 403(b) plan
- Generous leave time
- Highly competitive public interest salary
Worth weighing
- Salary range is quite broad, depending on work history and experience
- No specific details on the nature of the community partnerships or advocacy initiatives
- The role involves significant administrative and grant responsibilities which may detract from direct legal work
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