For the past 50 years LAF has provided people living in poverty with comprehensive free legal services to resolve non-criminal issues. Each year LAF’s more than 70 full-time attorneys and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Its work helps more than 30,000 people annually.
Position: The Housing Practice Group at LAF is seeking two (2) full-time attorney's to help low-income tenants by:
• Defending tenants—mostly subsidized housing residents—against unwarranted evictions.
• Representing individuals and families who are facing the termination of their tenant-based rental assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
• Preventing landlords from evicting tenants without authority of law.
• Ensuring that tenants who reside in buildings that are facing foreclosure have enough time and resources to locate new and suitable housing.
• Educating tenants about their rights.
• Representing tenant groups.
• Collaborating with other tenants’ rights advocates.
• Identifying and litigating “impact cases.”
LAF’s Housing Practice Group currently has a director, four supervisory attorneys, six staff attorneys, and a housing advocate. The advertised position provides an excellent opportunity to use and sharpen litigation skills, engage in community outreach and education, and work collaboratively with others, both inside and outside LAF.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a J.D. degree and be a member of the Illinois Bar. A strong interest in housing law and the ability to communicate effectively with clients are required. Fluency in Spanish and a demonstrated connection to our client communities are preferred.
Applications: Send a cover letter, law school transcript, resume, writing sample, and the names of two professional references by November 15, 2017 to: [email protected]. Remember to write “Housing Attorney” in the subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls please.
The position will remain open until filled.
LAF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY