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. The City of Jersey City is seeking a Legal Analyst to lead the newly created Division of Tenants’ Right To Counsel within the Department of Housing, Economic Development and Commerce. This position will be the first in the Division and will be responsible for executing all aspects of the Right to Counsel program, pursuant to Ordinance 23-047 and its related ordinance and court orders. Job 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 Organiza