Staff Attorney – Housing Program
Association House Of Chicago•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Real Estate Staff Attorney provides legal services for housing and homeownership programs, including representing first-time homebuyers at closings and preparing documentation for the Chicago Housing Authority Choose to Own Program. This role facilitates housing-related Know Your Rights workshops and supervises paralegal and law interns. The ideal candidate has experience in real estate and housing law and is committed to advancing equitable access to homeownership.
Requirements
- J.D. degree and Illinois law license required.
- 5 years experience in a managerial capacity with demonstrated success in developing, implementing and monitoring fiscal and programmatic plans, and in selection, supervision and evaluation of staff.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in housing justice law setting.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides legal services for housing and homeownership programs.
- Represents first-time homebuyers at closings.
- Prepares documentation for the Chicago Housing Authority Choose to Own Program.
- Facilitates housing-related Know Your Rights workshops.
- Supervises paralegal and law interns.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
