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AGENCY ATTORNEY II
- NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted on
11/10/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- No exam required
Department
Law Dept-Housing Litigation
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Job Description
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), Housing Litigation's Landlord and Tenant (L&T) Division commences or is a Party in approximately 50,000 court appearances in Civil Court-Housing Part. The attorneys represent the Authority in non-payment, holdover, Section 8, lockout, repair and commercial cases in Housing court. In addition, the attorneys appear on behalf of the Authority as a creditor in Federal Bankruptcy court.
Under the general supervision of a Level 3 Attorney, the selected candidate will engage in difficult and complex legal matters that will include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Represent NYCHA in Civil Court-Housing Part, negotiate, draft and appear before Judge for stipulations of settlement involving non-payment, holdover and repair cases.
2. Research and prepare non-payment and holdover cases for trial and argue them before a Housing Court Judge. Determine the advisability of presenting witnesses, admissibility of types of evidence and matters of legal strategy. Handle illegal lockout hearings, contempt, multiple petitioner and commercial cases.
3. Prepare briefs, motions, legal opinions, affidavits, memoranda and other legal papers.
4. Represent and defend NYCHA in repair cases commenced by residents; negotiate stipulations of settlement, argue motions, and may proceed to trial on said repair cases; contact and advise
Developments and assist in access dates for the repairs. Confer with Skilled Trades and Technical Services to ensure repairs are completed as expeditiously as possible.
5. Appear and represent NYCHA in the position of Judgment Creditor in Bankruptcy Court; prepare and file appropriate motions to ensure all pre-petition and post-petition rent is collected by the Authority.
6. Perform other related duties.
Note: The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
Additional Information
1. Resume and cover letter must also include bar admission date(s) (month and year). Candidates must also provide two writing samples representing the candidate’s efforts, not those of a reviewer; three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills; a copy of law school transcript; current and/or minimum salary requirements.
2. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotion, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
4. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087
Minimum Qualifications
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
Preferred Skills
- Strong legal analysis, writing, and research skills. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Ability to define and address factual and legal issues in a clear and concise fashion, in writing and orally. - Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure. - Familiarity with housing laws and regulations, particularly public housing, Section 8, and other affordable housing. - Familiarity with multifamily housing management, building systems maintenance, and construction law. - Familiarity with privacy and confidentiality law and regulations. - Familiarity with environmental law and regulations. - Administrative law, policy, or legislative background or experience. - Ability to devise creative solutions to accomplish agency objectives.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
808366
Posted until
11/30/2026
Title code
30087
Civil service title
AGENCY ATTORNEY
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
AGENCY ATTORNEY II
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
02
Number of positions
1
Work location
Landlord & Tenant
- Category: Legal Affairs
AGENCY ATTORNEY II
AGENCY ATTORNEY II
- NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted on
11/10/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- No exam required
Department
Law Dept-Housing Litigation
Save
Job Description
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), Housing Litigation's Landlord and Tenant (L&T) Division commences or is a Party in approximately 50,000 court appearances in Civil Court-Housing Part. The attorneys represent the Authority in non-payment, holdover, Section 8, lockout, repair and commercial cases in Housing court. In addition, the attorneys appear on behalf of the Authority as a creditor in Federal Bankruptcy court.
Under the general supervision of a Level 3 Attorney, the selected candidate will engage in difficult and complex legal matters that will include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Represent NYCHA in Civil Court-Housing Part, negotiate, draft and appear before Judge for stipulations of settlement involving non-payment, holdover and repair cases.
2. Research and prepare non-payment and holdover cases for trial and argue them before a Housing Court Judge. Determine the advisability of presenting witnesses, admissibility of types of evidence and matters of legal strategy. Handle illegal lockout hearings, contempt, multiple petitioner and commercial cases.
3. Prepare briefs, motions, legal opinions, affidavits, memoranda and other legal papers.
4. Represent and defend NYCHA in repair cases commenced by residents; negotiate stipulations of settlement, argue motions, and may proceed to trial on said repair cases; contact and advise
Developments and assist in access dates for the repairs. Confer with Skilled Trades and Technical Services to ensure repairs are completed as expeditiously as possible.
5. Appear and represent NYCHA in the position of Judgment Creditor in Bankruptcy Court; prepare and file appropriate motions to ensure all pre-petition and post-petition rent is collected by the Authority.
6. Perform other related duties.
Note: The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
Additional Information
1. Resume and cover letter must also include bar admission date(s) (month and year). Candidates must also provide two writing samples representing the candidate’s efforts, not those of a reviewer; three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills; a copy of law school transcript; current and/or minimum salary requirements.
2. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotion, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
4. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087
Minimum Qualifications
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
Preferred Skills
- Strong legal analysis, writing, and research skills. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Ability to define and address factual and legal issues in a clear and concise fashion, in writing and orally. - Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure. - Familiarity with housing laws and regulations, particularly public housing, Section 8, and other affordable housing. - Familiarity with multifamily housing management, building systems maintenance, and construction law. - Familiarity with privacy and confidentiality law and regulations. - Familiarity with environmental law and regulations. - Administrative law, policy, or legislative background or experience. - Ability to devise creative solutions to accomplish agency objectives.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Save
Job ID
808366
Posted until
11/30/2026
Title code
30087
Civil service title
AGENCY ATTORNEY
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
AGENCY ATTORNEY II
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
02
Number of positions
1
Work location
Landlord & Tenant
- Category: Legal Affairs
AGENCY ATTORNEY II
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in agency attorney jobs.
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Experience interpreting and applying federal or state regulatory statutes
- Familiarity with administrative law procedures and agency adjudication processes
- Strong legal writing skills demonstrated through briefs, opinions, or regulatory comments
- Experience with administrative hearings, enforcement actions, or rulemaking proceedings
Tips for Your Agency Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume to agency context
Agency attorneys are evaluated on their ability to interpret and apply regulatory frameworks, not just litigate. Your resume should explicitly name the agencies you've worked with or appeared before, the statutes you've enforced or defended, and any rulemaking or administrative hearing experience you hold.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists agency attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your bar admission strategically
Many agency attorney postings require active bar membership in a specific state or the District of Columbia. Flag your admission status prominently and, if you're admitted in multiple jurisdictions, list each one, some postings weigh multi-state admission heavily for roles that touch federal and state compliance simultaneously.
Distinguish your administrative law experience
Generic litigation experience won't set you apart. Call out experience with administrative proceedings, agency adjudications, or formal comment processes by name. If you've drafted or responded to requests for administrative records, include that, it signals familiarity with how agencies actually operate.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Agency attorney interviews often include hypotheticals drawn from real regulatory situations: a statute with conflicting interpretations, a client facing enforcement action, or a proposed rule with practical implementation gaps. Practice walking through your reasoning aloud, not just reaching a conclusion.
Negotiate your title band, not just compensation
In government and quasi-governmental agency roles, your starting grade or title band determines your promotion ceiling and benefits tier. If an offer is at the lower end of a posted band, ask what it would take to enter at a higher grade before you accept.
Agency Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most agency attorneys?
Lozano Smith, police department, and NYC Housing Authority are hiring the most agency attorneys right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in jurisdictions with active regulatory enforcement environments.
How many agency attorney jobs are remote?
About 60% of agency attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements more common in advisory, compliance counsel, and policy roles than in litigation or enforcement positions that require in-person appearances before administrative tribunals or courts.
How do you become an agency attorney?
You earn a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, pass the bar exam in your target jurisdiction, and gain experience in administrative law, regulatory compliance, or government practice through clerkships, fellowships, or positions at a government agency or law firm that handles agency-side work. Demonstrating familiarity with the specific agency's statutory mandate strengthens your candidacy considerably.
How do you get hired as an agency attorney with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled as staff attorney or junior counsel within agency legal departments, which often accept candidates with one to two years of practice or strong clerkship backgrounds. Emphasize any law school clinic work involving regulatory or administrative matters, and target agencies whose mission area aligns with coursework or externships you completed during your legal education.
What does the agency attorney interview process look like?
Agency attorney interviews typically involve a written exercise or take-home memo prompt, followed by one or more panel interviews with senior attorneys and program staff. Panels often include both legal and non-legal evaluators, so expect questions about how you communicate complex legal issues to non-lawyer audiences. Some agencies also require a formal presentation or oral argument simulation as a final round.
Where can I find and apply to agency attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to agency attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your practice area and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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