Attorney - Director of Tenants' Right to Counsel

Attorney – Director of Tenants' Right to Counsel

Department: Housing, Economic Development, and Commerce Division: Tenants' Right To Counsel Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Union/Management: Management Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Full-Time Workweek: M-F, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (40 hours) Salary: $120,000-$130,000. Based on qualifications and experience. Competitive Jersey City retirement and health benefits package available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account), life insurance, and more.

Examples of Duties

• Implements a program to provide free access to Legal Services for Jersey City residents in Landlord-Tenant Court in the Superior Court of New Jersey- Hudson County.
• Investigates the utilization of the Request for Proposals process to select one or more Designated Organizations that can provide Legal Representation to Jersey City residents in Covered Proceedings.
• Conducts annual reviews and establishes performance indicators for Designated Organizations and any other providers of Legal Services.
• Provides Legal Representation directly for all other Covered Proceedings.
• Produces a written notice of tenants' rights and resources, including the Right to Counsel and how to access it, and presents it to the Advisory Board for adoption.
• Engages community groups to inform and educate members of the public about their rights and responsibilities as tenants and landlords.
• Creates a proposed annual budget based on a five-year projection of revenue.
• Complies with bi-annual reporting requirements per Ordinance 23-047.
• Conducts a public hearing twice each year to present findings of bi-annual reports per Ordinance 23-047.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Educational Background: Graduation from an accredited Law School and admission to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the state of New Jersey. Required License: Candidate must be an attorney actively licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey. Required Experience: At least four (4) years of experience practicing law in tenant/landlord matters such as Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, and Tenants' Rights.

Supplemental Information

The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment. Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.