Staff Attorneys (three housing/homelessness related positions)

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1200 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
Street address: 
1200 U St NW
City: 
Washington
State: 
District of Columbia
ZIP: 
20009
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless Hiring for Three Positions:
Case Counseling Attorney, LAP Coordinating Attorney, and Policy and Advocacy Attorney

All positions are: Full-Time, Permanent, D.C.-Based with Work from Home Flexibility
Expected Start: August 2022 | Salary: $65,000+

Download job descriptions and application instructions as a PDF: https://www.legalclinic.org/three
Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless – a D.C.-based, locally-focused legal services and advocacy organization – seeks to hire three attorneys who shares our vision of a just and inclusive community for all residents of D.C., where housing is a human right and where every individual and family has access to the resources they need to thrive.

The Legal Clinic’s mission is to use the law to make justice a reality for our neighbors who struggle with homelessness and poverty. Combining community lawyering and advocacy to achieve our clients’ goals, our staff and network of volunteer attorneys provide low barrier legal services, helping our clients access housing, shelter, and other vital supports and services. Rooted in the experience of this client work, we blend system reform efforts, policy advocacy, client engagement and community education to advocate for long term improvements in programs that serve those who are homeless and low-income.

The Case Counseling Attorney (CCA), within our Legal Services team, will provide support to our pro bono attorneys and our clients. The CCA will support the volunteers, providing strategic guidance and ongoing supervision and support in the cases that came through intake. They will participate in the recruitment and training of the volunteer attorneys and legal assistants who staff and take on cases through our intake process. The CCA will design and/or participate in webinars and trainings on substantive or strategic issues which our volunteers confront. The CCA will also work with our Legal Assistance Program team to ensure that we are responding effectively to clients’ expressed needs. See full description: https://www.legalclinic.org/cca

The Legal Assistance Project Coordinating Attorney, within our Legal Services team, will coordinate our Legal Assistance Project, providing support to both clients and our pro bono attorneys. They will join volunteer attorneys at each of our legal intake sessions and assist the volunteer in conducting intake. The attorney will coordinate with the other legal clinic teams to ensure that community members who experience homelessness are aware of and able to access our services and systemic advocacy work. The LAP Coordinating Attorney will work to strengthen pro bono relationships with volunteers, partner firms, and organizations as well as maintain a small caseload of their own. See full description: https://www.legalclinic.org/lapcoord

The Policy and Advocacy Attorney is an opportunity for an attorney who is committed to making systemic reform in the District of Columbia that promotes housing and racial justice. The Attorney will primarily work on advocating for policy, budget, and programmatic solutions within the District government that will lead to positive change for people experiencing homelessness in D.C., including people living on the street, in shelters, or participating in Rapid Rehousing. They will also explore opportunities for impact litigation as necessary to achieve change. See full description: https://www.legalclinic.org/advocacy

In addition, all positions will participate in our Attorney of the Day program to field emergency calls and respond to “walk-in” clients; support our client education and engagement efforts; and maintain a small caseload of their own.

All applicants must have D.C. Bar membership or immediate eligibility for D.C. Bar membership.

We are looking for Attorneys to join the Legal Clinic who:
-- are committed to social and racial justice;
-- are committed to client-centered representation;
-- have experience working on issues related to housing, homelessness, civil rights, or poverty;
-- have experience working with diverse communities;
-- have experience in legal services or with an extensive pro bono practice;
-- are familiar with the D.C. legal community;
-- have knowledge of D.C. programs and resources;
-- are comfortable working in a small, non-profit environment;
-- can successfully work both independently and as part of a team; and
-- are comfortable being part of an organization that takes unpopular positions if justice demands we do so.

Working Conditions: The Legal Clinic is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule. While there is flexibility to work from home, the attorneys are expected to be proximate to D.C. so they can work from the Legal Clinic’s office in northwest D.C. as needed. Our building requires proof of vaccination. (Note: the hybrid work schedule is subject to change depending on public health and other factors.)

Salary: Salary range begins at $65,000 for attorneys in their first year of practice and increases based on experience in accordance with the Legal Clinic’s salary scale. The Legal Clinic offers excellent benefits. Applicants may be eligible for loan repayment assistance through the D.C. Bar Foundation.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume via e-mail to [email protected] and note the job title in the subject line. (If interested in multiple positions, please send separate emails and cover letters.) We are looking for thoughtful, personalized cover letters that demonstrate qualifications and interest in working to build a more just community. Interested persons are encouraged to apply immediately. The first round of interviews will be chosen from applications received by June 24.

The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless values an inclusive workplace. Candidates who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, people with disabilities, and/or members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements: 

All applicants must have D.C. Bar membership or immediate eligibility for D.C. Bar membership.

We are looking for Attorneys to join the Legal Clinic who:
are committed to social and racial justice;
are committed to client-centered representation;
have experience working on issues related to housing, homelessness, civil rights, or poverty;
have experience working with diverse communities;
have experience in legal services or with an extensive pro bono practice;
are familiar with the D.C. legal community;
have knowledge of D.C. programs and resources;
are comfortable working in a small, non-profit environment;
can successfully work both independently and as part of a team; and
are comfortable being part of an organization that takes unpopular positions if justice demands we do so.

To apply: 

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume via e-mail to [email protected] and note the job title in the subject line. (If interested in multiple positions, please send separate emails and cover letters.) We are looking for thoughtful, personalized cover letters that demonstrate qualifications and interest in working to build a more just community. Interested persons are encouraged to apply immediately. The first round of interviews will be chosen from applications received by June 24.

Notes: 
The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless values an inclusive workplace. Candidates who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, people with disabilities, and/or members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary range: 
$65,000-$105,000
Submission deadline: 
Thursday, June 30, 2022