Clinical Fellow, Center for Housing Justice & Policy

Suffolk University • Boston, MA

2d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Remote

About The Position

Suffolk University’s Center for Housing Justice & Policy (CHJP) is seeking excellent attorney candidates for a full-time Fellow position to advance our mission. Experience in fair housing, civil rights law, and/or landlord/tenant law is preferred. Candidates should be culturally competent and have a demonstrated commitment to or experience working with low-income client communities, communities of color, limited English speakers, and disabled people. Candidates must have impeccable professional habits, including efficient time management, thorough follow-through, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to give and receive feedback. Candidates must have a law degree.
Position Description:
The Clinical Fellow, Fair Housing Test Coordinator, will lead the design and implementation of grant-funded fair housing testing projects and contribute to CHJP’s enforcement and education efforts. This attorney-level role combines investigative work with legal analysis and requires strong organizational skills, cultural competency, and attention to detail. The Fellow will work as a member of the CHJP team, which is a part of Suffolk Law School’s nationally recognized Clinical Programs. The Fellow will perform a range of duties including:

Requirements

• Candidates must have impeccable professional habits, including efficient time management, thorough follow-through, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to give and receive feedback.
• Candidates must have a law degree.
• Candidates should be culturally competent and have a demonstrated commitment to or experience working with low-income client communities, communities of color, limited English speakers, and disabled people.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fair housing, civil rights law, and/or landlord/tenant law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and coordinate fair housing tests to meet grant deliverables.
• Analyze testing results and prepare accurate, detailed reports suitable for enforcement.
• Recruit, train, and maintain a diverse pool of fair housing testers.
• Assist with client intakes as needed.
• Engage in community education and outreach; develop and conduct ‘know your rights’ presentations on fair housing.
• Maintain accurate case management and timekeeping records in compliance with grant requirements.
• Attend and participate in in-person and remote meetings.
• Perform other duties as needed to meet project goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree