Legal Intern
Settlement Housing Fund, New York, NY, United States
About SHF:
Founded in 1969, Settlement Housing Fund is a nonprofit affordable housing organization. We own and operate 3,147 affordable apartments across New York City and are currently creating and preserving additional 3,031 apartments. We provide social services through on-site support to ensure housing stability for tenants who have transitioned from shelters into permanent housing at our buildings and those of other owners. We serve as an HDFC nominee to provide private developers with access to City financing to expand the supply of affordable housing. We are a leader in tenant selection and affirmative fair housing, leasing hundreds of units annually for other affordable housing owners.
Overview
Current law school student to intern with SHF’s legal department during the school semester or over the summer
Report to the General Counsel with ongoing interaction with the rest of the legal team
Receive hourly wage or academic credit with stipend subject to law school’s guidelines
21-35 hours a week, with hybrid schedule
Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents, including service agreements and finance and regulatory documents
Assist with preparing government disclosure packages
Assist with legal research needs related to affordable housing in NYC
Attend meetings as needed
Assist with internal SHF legal record-keeping
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Founded in 1969, Settlement Housing Fund is a nonprofit affordable housing organization. We own and operate 3,147 affordable apartments across New York City and are currently creating and preserving additional 3,031 apartments. We provide social services through on-site support to ensure housing stability for tenants who have transitioned from shelters into permanent housing at our buildings and those of other owners. We serve as an HDFC nominee to provide private developers with access to City financing to expand the supply of affordable housing. We are a leader in tenant selection and affirmative fair housing, leasing hundreds of units annually for other affordable housing owners.
Overview
Current law school student to intern with SHF’s legal department during the school semester or over the summer
Report to the General Counsel with ongoing interaction with the rest of the legal team
Receive hourly wage or academic credit with stipend subject to law school’s guidelines
21-35 hours a week, with hybrid schedule
Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents, including service agreements and finance and regulatory documents
Assist with preparing government disclosure packages
Assist with legal research needs related to affordable housing in NYC
Attend meetings as needed
Assist with internal SHF legal record-keeping
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