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Overview

Full-time position starting at $73,125.00/yr (D.O.E) withCOMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account

• Generous PTO, paid sick time, 15 days of paid vacations, 12 days of paid holidays, plus a personal holiday

• CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Saving Plan

• Employee assistance program

  Program Description

  The Tenant Law Center (TLC) is a homelessness prevention program that offers free legal assistance to qualifying low income households in the City of Seattle and limited services throughout King County with matters related to eviction, subsidy termination, landlord/tenant issues, and credit issues related to past tenancies.

  Position Description

  This position will provide legal assistance , ranging from counsel and advice to full representation, to people at risk of losing their housing, facing housing instability issues, or who need assistance addressing issues from previous tenancies that impact their ability to obtain housing. The Staff Attorney will also assist with community education and outreach through presentations, trainings, and workshops, and must be committed to providing equitable and culturally competent services.

  This is a full-time ( 37.5 hours /week), benefited position with generous time off. Compensation starts between $ 73 , 125 - $ 82 , 251 per year or more depending on experience.

Responsibilities

Client Representation:

• Represent low-income tenants in negotiation and litigation.

• Gain expertise in residential landlord-tenant and subsidized housing law.

• Delegate legal tasks to non-attorney staff including, paralegals, legal assistants, case managers and interns.

• Supervise all of the work delegated to all non-attorney staff, including paralegals, legal assistants, case managers and interns at TLC involved in cases you are assigned.

• Assist with training new attorneys

• Provide on-going representation to tenants with an eviction notice or a housing subsidy termination.

• Perform all duties in compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct.

• Supervise a team of paralegals 3-6 hours a week on our intake line. Provide legal advice to tenants who call this hotline.

  Caseload Management:

• Utilize support staff to further goals of representation

• Maintain thorough case notes in LegalServer and client file on Legal Drive for all client and prospective client contacts.

• Track deadlines and ensure that cases are handled in a timely manner .

• Participate in screening and referrals for tenants requesting services.

• Consult with Directing Attorney regarding major litigation.

• Participate in regular case reviews.

  Training and Outreach:

• Respond to inquiries about housing matters from community partners and social service case workers.

• Develop and present trainings for client groups and community organizations.  

• Attend Housing Task Force meetings and trainings on RTLA annually.

  Community Advocacy:

• Participate in wide range of advocacy activities such as testifying at community meetings, legislative hearings, etc.

• Participate in work groups and task forces.

• Participate in stakeholder meetings to increase rights and protections of tenants. 

  Other duties as assigned by the Directing Attorney.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Washington State Bar Membership.

• Demonstrated commitment to serve low income populations

• One year experience as an attorney or Rule 9 intern representing tenants in eviction matters.

• Excellent written communication skills

• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.

• Understanding of systemic inequality and commitment to striving toward race equity.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to travel within King County; must have valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to reliable transportation.

• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

• Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork.

• Criminal history background checks are required prior to employment.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in another language common to the community served.

• More than one year as an attorney or Rule 9 intern representing tenants in eviction matters.

• Experience with Legal Server or other legal case management database software.

• Demonstrated commitment to race equity work.

  To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample of no more than 10 pages along with completing the online CCS application process to chelseahs@ccsww.org . This position will remain open until filled.

  Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.

  Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

Job LocationsUS-WA-Seattle

Posted Date4 days ago(7/3/2024 6:40 PM)

Job ID 2024-7830

of Openings 1

Category Legal

Min USD $73,125.00/Yr.