Staff Attorney: Housing (Springfield)
About The Position
CLA seeks a housing attorney to work in its Springfield office. The attorney will represent tenants in eviction cases, assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs, and handle other housing-related matters. The attorney will regularly participate in a Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program. The attorney will have significant client contact and will engage in community outreach and education, and will be involved in some grant-reporting activities.
Requirements
- Current third-year law students, recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply.
- Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to poverty law and social justice work.
- Experience working with diverse communities, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in a collaborative setting are important.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in landlord-tenant work and/or fair housing work is helpful
- Fluency in Spanish is helpful
Responsibilities
- Represent tenants in eviction cases
- Assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs
- Handle other housing-related matters
- Regularly participate in a Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program
- Engage in community outreach and education
- Involved in some grant-reporting activities
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer-paid contribution
- Low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid leave - 4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays
- Student loan repayment assistance up to $500/month
- Relocation reimbursement up to $2,500
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
