The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia seeks an experienced Supervising Attorney for its Housing Law Unit.
Since 1932, Legal Aid has provided civil legal assistance to clients in individual cases and engaged in systemic reform. Currently, we provide individual representation in consumer law, domestic violence/family law, housing, public benefits, and appellate matters. We also work on immigration matters and help individuals with the collateral consequences of their involvement with the criminal justice system. From the experiences of our clients, we identify opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and systemic impact and appellate litigation.
Legal Aid believes that meaningful pursuit of our anti-poverty mission requires an unwavering commitment to racial justice and equity. We aspire both to reflect the rich racial diversity of the communities we serve and to value, respect, and empower our staff and clients to be effective agents of change. For more information about Legal Aid please visit our website, www.LegalAidDC.org, and our blog, www.MakingJusticeReal.org.
The Supervising Attorney will be one of four co-supervisors providing overall leadership and vision for Legal Aid’s housing law practice. In addition to supervisors, the Housing Unit has four staff attorneys, eight senior staff attorneys, two “loaned associates” from law firms, two project coordinators, two legal assistants, and a tenant support specialist. The Housing Law Unit prioritizes cases that involve the prevention of an avoidable eviction and the preservation of safe and affordable housing and subsidized housing. The Supervising Attorney will report to the Legal Director for the Direct Legal Services Program.
Responsibilities:
Supervising Attorney Staff
Leadership and Management of the Unit
Leadership of the Organization
People & Culture
Required Skills and Experience:
Salary and Benefits:
The Supervising Attorney will be paid in accordance with Legal Aid’s salary scale based on years of experience, starting at $83,211 for a candidate with five years of relevant experience. Generous benefits package includes fully paid health insurance (for the employee), annual discretionary retirement match, 12 paid holidays, three personal days and generous annual and sick leave allotments starting at 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave per year.
To Apply:
Legal Aid values an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourages applications from interested persons from diverse backgrounds of any race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage applications from people with personal experience with the criminal justice system and/or with lived experiences in the communities we serve. Interested persons are encouraged to apply immediately and should submit a letter of interest and resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Position remains open until filled. Please submit cover letter and resume here. No emails or phone calls, please.
More about the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia:
Legal Aid, founded in 1932, provides free civil legal services to persons living in poverty in the District of Columbia. The largest part of our work is composed of direct representation in housing, family/domestic violence, public benefits, and consumer law. We also work on immigration law matters and help individuals with the collateral consequences of their involvement with the criminal justice system. From the experiences of our clients, we identify opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and systemic reform litigation. We have grown to a staff of more than 90 attorneys and staff, serving some 10,000 DC residents annually through direct legal services, and tens of thousands more through systemic advocacy and litigation. For more information about Legal Aid, please visit our website, www.LegalAidDC.org, and our blog, www.MakingJusticeReal.org.
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