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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.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
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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Listed by Legal Services NYC on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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