Clinical Fellow, Center for Housing Justice & Policy
About The Position
Suffolk University ’s Center for Housing Justice & Policy (CHJP) is seeking excell ent attorney candidates for a full-time Fellow positi on to advance our mission. Experience in fair housing, civil rights law, and /or landlord/tenant law is preferred . Candidates s hould 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
- Cover Letter
- Resume or CV
- List of three references
Nice To Haves
- Experience in fair housing, civil rights law, and /or landlord/tenant law is preferred
- Candidates s hould 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
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and coordinate fair housing tests to meet grant deliverables
- Analyze testing results and prepare accurate, detailed reports suitable for enforcement
- Recrui t , trai n , and maintain a diverse pool of fair housing testers
- Assist with client intakes as needed
- Engage in community education and outreach; d evelop and c onduct ‘ 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
