HOUSING ASSISTANT

Job description

Job Description The Litigation Division of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Law Department represents NYCHA in complex commercial and non-commercial litigation and pre-litigation matters. Commercial matters include contractor claims for delay, extra work, acceleration, and other damages. Noncommercial matters include complaints or lawsuits brought by NYCHA employees, as well as complaints and Article 78 challenges brought by NYCHA Section 8 and Section 9 program participants and residents. The Litigation Division seeks a Housing Assistant (HA) to support its General Litigation units. In this position the HA will take on, but not be limited to, the following assignments: 1. Input new matters and other information into the case management system. 2. Serve as a liaison to the developments, tenants, attorneys and other departments. 3. Assist with initiating court proceedings regarding eviction/remaining family members utilizing Siebel database for case preparation. 4. Work closely with the Impartial Hearing Office. 5. Support opportunities to improve and streamline internal electronic records management. 6. Communicate with other departments to obtain relevant documents and...