Staff Attorney - Housing

Full-time

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In this job, the organization, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. (SMRLS), is seeking a housing attorney for its Metro Region. The staff attorney will be responsible for providing legal representation for clients in housing cases, including evictions, voucher/subsidy/lease terminations, housing repair, and housing discrimination. The attorney must comply with SMRLS’ policies and practices and may also be involved in community education and outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience working with low-income clients, victims of domestic violence, and diverse backgrounds, as well as courtroom and/or administrative hearing experience. The starting salary for this position is $74,083+ DOE, with great benefits, including medical and dental. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to the Supervising Attorney, Thomas Mueller, at .

Responsibilities:
- Provide legal representation for clients in housing cases, including evictions, voucher/subsidy/lease terminations, housing repair, and housing discrimination.
- Represent clients in negotiations, administrative hearings, court hearings, and appeals.
- Maintain a caseload in compliance with SMRLS’ written practice standards.
- Comply with SMRLS’ policies, practices, and guiding principles in furtherance of its mission.
- Participate in community education efforts and outreach.

Qualifications:
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- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with low-income clients, victims of domestic violence, and persons of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Courtroom and/or administrative hearing experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work positively and constructively with others in a teamwork setting.
- Good judgment and ability to work hard, independently, efficiently, and under pressure.

Salary:
- Starting salary of $74,083+ DOE, pursuant to salary scale.
- Great benefits, including excellent medical and dental benefits.

The organization, SMRLS, is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages women, people of color, and people with disabilities to apply for this position.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to the Supervising Attorney, Thomas Mueller, at .

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Excellent medical and dental benefits

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Legal Representation, Communication, Teamwork, Good Judgment

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Please submit cover letter, resume, and references to the contact person listed.

Qualification and Experience Must be a licensed attorney in the state of Minnesota

Legal