Description:

A Statewide Non-Profit Legal Services Organization seeks an experienced, dynamic, and strategic attorney with a background in housing law and policy to join its Housing Practice Group and advocate on behalf of low-income and marginalized people statewide.

Primary Responsibilities:
Coordinate and co-lead statewide advocacy on the Emergency Assistance family shelter system and other related programs, including legislative and administrative advocacy and trainings. Coordinate and oversee development and updating of community legal education on housing and homelessness topics. These priorities may change based on the experience and qualifications of the applicant.

Ongoing Responsibilities:
Together with the Housing Practice Group (HPG), coordinate and facilitate statewide housing coalitions; provide technical support for legal services advocates and community groups on housing and homelessness issues; provide analysis and public comment on housing-related state legislation, budget, and policy; lead ongoing efforts with housing legal services advocates on court reform; and work with HPG to take on specific advocacy and other projects as they arise.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

J.D. and licensed (or eligible to become licensed) to practice law in Massachusetts.
Minimum 5 years legal experience preferred.
Experience or background in housing law and policy including shelter and emergency assistance issues and landlord-tenant issues.
Demonstrated litigation and/or policy advocacy experience.
Project management experience is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to work with clients, client groups, community-based organizations and coalitions.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills, strategic thinker, creative, and collaborative.
Commitment to A Statewide Non-Profit Legal Services Organization mission to serve low-income and vulnerable populations and to advance an anti-racist, community-driven advocacy agenda.