The Office of Civil Justice (OCJ) is recruiting for sixteen (16) Principal Administrative Associate II's, to function as a Legal Assistance Housing Court Liaisons in the Housing Courts throughout the five boroughs including Red Hook Community Justice Center.

The Legal Assistance Housing Court Liaison will:

- Serve as the chief liaison between the Housing Courts, HRA and the legal services providers,
ensuring and coordinating the flow of services, and maintaining strong ongoing relationships with
all entities.

- Conduct interviews with clients/tenants to determine eligibility for legal services in addition to
reviewing identity documents and income support documentation provided by the client and
reviewing critical benefit information from the various agency electronic systems.

- Provide information on the legal services offered at the Housing Court to clients/tenants and
make referrals to the appropriate legal services provider; supervise and coordinate the day-to-day
activities of support staff.

- Make referrals for rental assistance and respond to emergency cases by expediting referrals for
legal services and rental assistance.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.

- Exceptional interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced environment, as well as thrive in a collaborative team environment - Willingness to perform the full range of tasks required in a dynamic and rapidly responsive organization - Highly organized and detail-oriented

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.