Teams at Build Up Justice NYC

Supervise a team of housing staff attorneys while maintaining a reduced caseload representing low-income Brooklyn tenants. Handle eviction, housing-condition, harassment, and affirmative litigation; conduct legal research, discovery, negotiations, hearings, and appeals. Mentor attorneys, provide training, oversee case documentation, support grant reporting, and conduct tenant-rights workshops and community outreach. The role requires New York bar admission, housing-law experience, strong advocacy and writing skills, and a hybrid Brooklyn work schedule.

Leads organizational communications, media relations, and policy advocacy. Develops messaging and communications strategies, serves as the primary media contact, creates written and digital content, prepares leaders for media appearances, analyzes communications metrics, monitors policy developments, drafts advocacy materials, and builds relationships with policymakers, coalitions, and community partners.

Manages the organization’s pro bono referral and internship programs, including partner relationships, case placements, recruitment, onboarding, tracking, and reporting. Coordinates continuing legal education, provides legal research and practice support, drafts correspondence, and assists with administrative duties. The role collaborates across programs, supports compliance with legal and ethical obligations, and requires New York bar admission and public interest legal experience.