Housing Justice: Tenant Defense Law Graduate (Fall 2027)
The Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society’s Housing Justice Unit – Tenant Defense is recruiting for Fall 2027 Law Graduate positions in New York City. While awaiting NY Bar admission, graduates will work under supervision to represent tenants, including holdovers and nonpayment matters, in state and federal courts. Roles involve client advocacy, outreach, and collaboration with partner organizations, with interviews conducted on a rolling basis and a strong emphasis on public service and access to justice. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Legal Aid Society
- The Legal Aid Society’s Housing Justice Unit—Tenant Defense invites Law Graduates for Fall 2027 to support representation across trials, appeals, and administrative matters while awaiting New York Bar admission. You will work under a Housing Supervisor within the Practice...HouseHousingFor graduates
- Civil Practice Law Graduate, Housing Justice - Tenant Defense - Fall 2027 #26-88 New York, New York, United States Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Oct 14, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice has Law Graduate positions available in the Housing...HouseHousingFor graduatesWork experience placementInternshipWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startVisa sponsorshipWork visaFlexible hoursNight shiftWeekend workAfternoon shift
- The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice invites Law Graduate students to apply for Housing Justice Unit—Tenant Defense positions for Fall 2027. The program pairs Law Graduates with a Housing Supervisor and operates under LAS Practice orders as they await NY Bar admission...HouseHousingFor graduates
$84.9k
...winning, innovative law and policy... ...interdisciplinary legal defense model that serves... ...committed to securing justice for families, we... ...is seeking Law Graduates who will be part of... ...classes due to begin in Fall 2027.... ...public benefits, housing, criminal defense...HouseHousingFor graduatesInterim roleRemote workWork from homeTrial period- BronxWorks seeks passionate law graduates and newly admitted attorneys to join our growing Tenant Defense team. This role offers immediate courtroom experience and the opportunity to help shape a rapidly expanding housing defense practice. As part of the Tenant Defense...HouseHousingFor graduatesWork at officeImmediate start
- The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice in Brooklyn seeks an experienced Supervising Attorney for the Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense. The role oversees day-to-day operations, mentors staff, and leads in-house management discussions to advance public interest litigation...HouseHousing
$102.12k - $172.68k
...Supervising Attorney of the Brooklyn Neighborhood Office’s Housing Justice Unit - Tenant Defense. The Civil Practice’s Housing Justice Program engages in... ...commitment to and experience in public interest law and civil legal services Minimum of three years of legal...HouseHousingWork at officeLocal areaRemote workVisa sponsorshipWork visa- ...Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2027 #26-89 New York, New York, United... ...hire entry-level Staff Attorney and or Law Graduates eligible to practice pursuant to the... ...-in-Need-of-Supervision), youth justice, public defense, and termination of parental rights petitions...For graduatesWork experience placementVisa sponsorshipWork visa
$80.34k - $88.92k
...program sites, we provide housing support, youth and... ...works to advance housing justice and prevent displacement for low-income tenants across the Bronx. BronxWorks... ...Services - Tenant Defense Program As one of New York... ...equity Tenant Defense Law Graduates & Staff Attorneys -...HouseHousingFor graduatesFull timeWork at officeLocal areaImmediate start$99k
...Job Description Family Defense Practice Seeks Entry... ...Attorney Candidates for Fall 2027 Brooklyn Defender Services... ...rising third year law students, judicial law... ...and recent law school graduates for Entry Level Staff Attorney... ..., including for housing, public benefits, education...HouseHousingFor graduatesInterim roleWork at officeMonday to FridayFlexible hours- ...program sites, we provide housing support, youth and... ...works to advance housing justice and prevent displacement for low income tenants across the Bronx. Senior... ...The Tenant Defense Senior Staff Attorney I... ...Mentor junior staff and law graduates, accompanying them to court...HouseHousingFor graduatesWork experience placementLocal area
- ...Call Counsel is seeking a Staff Attorney - Housing Justice Advocate to join their team in Bronx, NY... ...in-person court appearances to support tenants facing eviction. Ideal candidates should... ...a strong commitment to public interest law. The position offers the chance to...HouseHousingRemote job
$64k - $67.5k
...recognized by the Department of Justice and staffed with... ...in immigration law, including family-based... ...deportation and removal defense, with a focus on humanitarian... ...experience. New graduates who have completed an approved... ...but not limited to housing, public benefits and child...HouseHousingFor graduatesPermanent employmentFull timeContract workWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours$90.88k
...Puerto Rican Legal Defense & Education Fund... ...PRLDEFuses and challenges law to create a more... ...fight for racial justice, and grow the next... ..., employment, and housing), Immigrant Rights... ...out of law school graduation (Steps).... ...8 for Fiscal year 2027. Senior Counsel-...HouseHousingFor graduatesFull timeWork at officeLocal area$75k
...Prevention Unit. This role involves legal representation in eviction defense cases while working closely with low-income clients. The ideal... ...excellent communication skills, and a commitment to social justice. LawNY offers a competitive salary starting at $75,000, plus...HouseHousingFull timeWork at office$86.52k
...Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach... ...in the areas of consumer law, foreclosure prevention,... ...anti-eviction legal services to tenants, including advice and full representation... ...Gather evidence to formulate defense or to institute legal action...HouseHousingFor graduatesFull timeTemporary workLive inWork at office- ...residents in obtaining legal assistance. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, assisting clients, and advocating for tenant rights. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal setting and possess strong organizational and communication...HouseHousing
- Queens District Attorney’s Office Summer 2027 Legal Internship The Office of the Queens... ...opent o students in their second year of law school (2L). This highly competitiveinternship... ...by QDA funding. A limited amount of housing will be available to non-NYC domiciled students...HouseHousingInternshipSummer internshipWork at office
$28.57 per hour
...the Natural Resources Defense Council) works to... ...foundational environmental laws, including the Clean... ...Health, Equity & Justice, Climate & Energy, and... ...coursework and who will not graduate before summer 2027. There will be a... ...positions later this fall, details below....For graduatesBi-weekly payFull timePart timeSummer workInternshipSummer internshipWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hoursNight shift3 days per week- ...services program, is seeking a Housing Staff Attorney. Our service... ...be licensed to practice law in NYS or be eligible for admission. Law Graduates will be considered if they... ...assistance will include eviction defense, asserting protections for tenants and fully utilizing the law...HouseHousingFor graduatesPermanent employmentTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaRemote workFlexible hours
$75k
...representation, primarily in eviction defense and foreclosure cases in Tompkins... ...with social and economic justice. QUALIFICATIONS Admitted to practice... ...maintain specialized knowledge in housing matters, particularly landlord-tenant law, foreclosure prevention, subsidized...HouseHousingFull timeTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startWork from home3 days per week$63.65k - $110.05k
...Housing Paralegal One-Year Temporary Position Mobilization for Justice (MFJ), a non-profit legal services organization... ...for poor and working poor tenants through eviction defense, affirmative litigation,... ...information, or any other characteristic protected by law....HouseHousingTemporary workSummer workWork at officeFlexible hoursAfternoon shift2 days per week$1,382 per week
BIODIVERSITY DEFENSE PROGRAM The Biodiversity Defense Program fights to reshape our... ...protections. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect... ...in a U.S. law school through fall 2027 (i.e., not graduating before December 2027) and be available...For graduatesFull timeSummer workWork at officeLocal area$79.4k - $96.2k
...Description Since 1968, Build Up Justice NYC has provided free legal... ...litigation, and eviction defense to defend the rights of... ...federal officials to enforce housing laws and develop legislative solutions... ...representing clients in low-income tenant groups, community...HouseHousingWork at officeRemote workFlexible hoursAfternoon shift- ...Job Title: Staff Attorney – Housing Justice Advocate Location: Bronx, NY Schedule... ...Bronx Housing Court Represent tenants at trial and in contested... ...Who You Are Admitted to practice law in New York, or awaiting admission (recent graduates welcome) At least one year of litigation...HouseHousingFor graduatesLocal areaRemote work1 day per week
$75k
...representation, primarily in eviction defense cases in Allegany and... ...with social and economic justice. QUALIFICATIONS... ...specialized knowledge in housing matters, particularly: landlord‑tenant, subsidized housing, and... ...developments in the area of poverty law and the application of an...HouseHousingFull timeTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startWork from home3 days per week$61k - $73k
...: Since 1968, Build Up Justice NYC has provided free legal... ...rights litigation, and eviction defense to defend the rights of... ...federal officials to enforce housing laws and develop legislative solutions... ..., prevent evictions, combat tenant harassment and discrimination...HouseHousingLive inWork at officeLocal areaRemote workWeekend workAfternoon shift$96.07k - $120.01k
Title: Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship Office: National Offices... ...invites rising third-year law students and law graduates to apply for a sponsorship... ...fellowship such as Equal Justice Works or other public... ...as LGBT rights, criminal defense, immigrants’ rights, racial...For graduatesSummer internshipWork at office2 days per week$243.88k
...Deputy Attorney General Social Justice Division (3904)Occupational... ...for investigating and enforcing laws that protect the interests of... ...Real Estate Finance, and the Housing Protection Unit. There are more... ...enforcement actions to protect tenants and ensure safe housing throughout...HouseHousingMinimum wagePermanent employmentFull timeWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startRemote work2 days per week- ...Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We... ...the areas of consumer law, foreclosure prevention,... ...research, etc. in landlord/tenant proceedings. Gather evidence to formulate defense or to institute legal... ...interest work and economic justice Excellent written &...HouseHousingFull timeTemporary workSummer internshipWork at officeRemote workMonday to Friday
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