Deputy Director for the Legal Support Unit, Div...

Your Role:
Division of Tenant and Owner Resources (DTR) Legal Support Unit reviews and recommends responses to Article 78 petitions, New York City Comptroller claims, reviews legal documents pertaining to legal guardianships and related documents, responds to complex subpoenas, appears in Housing Part of the New York City Civil Court, responds, and assists with inquiries for eviction related matters, and conducts outreach. Address and research legal issues that impact procedures and policies.

As an Agency Attorney L-2, Deputy Director for the DTOR, Legal Support Unit, under the direction of the Director, with latitude for independent judgement, initiative and decision making, the selected candidate's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Responsibilities:

• Review Article 78 petitions and NYC Comptroller claims, prepare analysis and facts of the case, and recommend course of action
• Assist in preparing and editing legal arguments and documents, such as verified answers, memoranda, etc., in connection with legal proceedings before various courts
• Review and assist in preparing responses for subpoenas and appear in the Housing Part of New York Civil Court as needed
• Research legal issues relating to Section 8 federal regulations and New York State case law, recommend procedural and policy enhancements, and participate in program review and analysis
• Participate in standing program-wide review of complex issues and recommend solutions
• Review and approve legal documents pertaining to power-of-attorney, legal guardianship of adults and minors, and other legal family related documents
• Review inquiries and legal documents submitted by participants, applicants, landlords and attorneys, recommend action to be taken, prepare responses and work on and monitor for resolution
• Conduct complex conferences with clients and attorneys and ensure compliance with conference agreements
• Liaise with Agency attorneys, New York City litigation counsel and program experts
• Ensure compliance with HUD rules and regulations
• Monitor workflow for court cases, ensure compliance with deadlines, prepare reports and summaries of LSU workload
• Work on and lead special projects
• Supervise 1 staff person
• Represent the Director at DTR meetings and with stakeholders in and outside the Agency

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent writing, legal research, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer knowledge (LexisNexis, Word, Excel and Access)
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Knowledge of Rental Subsidies or Section 8 Subsidy Preferred
• Ability to liaise with DTR experts, HPD Programs, Agency and litigation counsel
• Bilingual a plus