Careers
The Urban Justice Center is always looking for people interested in moving social justice forward. See below for opportunities
UJC Senior Accountant & Grants Manager
This position ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing two large government grants, general ledger accountability, and financial reporting, as well as other special projects as assigned. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years accounting experience or advanced degree with equivalent experience.
UJC Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel
The Urban Justice Center (UJC) seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) who, if qualified, will also serve as General Counsel. The COO will work closely with the Executive Director and will be responsible for providing leadership in developing and executing operational strategy in support of UJC’s mission. The COO will oversee the day to day operations of UJC.
Housing Staff Attorney – Multiple Positions
The Safety Net Project (SNP) seeks applicants for multiple Housing Staff Attorney positions. SNP’s Staff Attorneys provide direct legal representation to tenants in landlord-tenant cases, including civil proceedings in NYC Housing Court, affirmative litigation and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) administrative hearings and appeals.
Supervising Attorney
SNP’s Supervising Attorneys provide supervision and support to SNP’s Staff Attorneys and Paralegals in its high-volume landlord/tenant practice, while also maintaining a reduced caseload.
Disability Appeals Staff Attorney
The Mental Health Project of the Urban Justice Center (MHP) seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to represent clients with mental health concerns in appealing the denial of their claims for Social Security disability benefits.
Legal Advocate – Domestic Violence Project
The Domestic Violence Project (DVP) at the Urban Justice Center is seeking to hire an advocate to work with and on behalf of victims of domestic violence.
Want to join the fighting force?
The Social Justice Accelerator awards chosen applicants an opportunity and resources to develop their social justice initiatives.