Housing and Eviction Defense Attorney- Phoenix, AZ

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Job location
Phoenix, AZ
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Phoenix Legal Action Network (PLAN)
City: 
Phoenix
State: 
Arizona
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

PLAN is looking for a strong housing advocate to build out our Housing Justice Pilot. The ideal candidate is committed to equity and justice and centering the experiences of the immigrant clients and communities we work with.

Primary Responsibilities
• Provide free housing representation to low income in specific geographic areas in Maricopa County including represent tenants in eviction proceedings and related housing matters.
• Conduct legal screenings and consultations to assess legal issues and develop case strategies grounded in client goals.
• Negotiate with landlords and seek legal solutions before evictions are in process.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements and other relevant legal documents.
• Provide limited scope advice and brief services for walk-in clinics and rapid response events.
• Assist tenants in pursuing post-eviction remedies.
• Build community trust by participating in and regularly attending events/meetings with local immigrant-led organization partners.
• Collaborate with local immigrant-led organizations to grow legal knowledge within the immigrant community. This includes, but is not limited to, providing community legal education, creating new frameworks for attorney accountability, and hosting legal clinics.
• Manage legal casework system.
• Support with managing and gathering immigration legal services data for grant reporting.

Requirements: 

Required Qualifications:
• Passion for PLAN’s mission, vision, and values and interest in acting as PLAN’s ambassador in the community.
• Reside in the Phoenix-metro area or willing to relocate there.
• J.D. degree and license to practice law in Arizona.
• At least 1 year experience of direct representation (includes law school clinical/intern experience) OR 1 year post-law school experience in related area (e.g. public defense, civil legal services, etc.)
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with ability to work in high-volume settings with limited resources. 
• Proven understanding of office applications including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and other similar applications.
• Travel to court, community events, and other locations will be required; must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. 
• Independent problem-solver with strong professional ethics.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant justice and/or racial equity.
• Good team player. PLAN is a small organization and staff wear multiple hats to meet the needs of our community.

Desired Qualifications:
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
• At least 1 year experience representing tenants (including law school clinical/intern experience)
• First-hand experience with the eviction process, the immigration system and/or involvement with immigrant-led or tenant-led organizations and/or movements locally (preferred) or nationally.
• Experience with and/or interest in learning about movement lawyering and other areas of law to support our local immigrant community.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations. 

To apply: 

Application Process & Timeline: This is an immediate opening. Applications will be accepted & reviewed on an ongoing basis. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. The cover letter should be no longer than one page and outline your commitment and passion to PLAN’s mission and highlight the specific skills and experiences you possess that directly relate to the job requirements. You can also go to our website: planphx.org/careers
Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Notes: 
Non-Discrimination Statement & Policy: The Phoenix Legal Action Network is enriched by the many experiences and perspectives of its board members, staff, volunteers, partner organizations, and other stakeholders. We are committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for people with diverse identities, providing an equal opportunity for all persons, and prohibiting discriminatory behavior. The Phoenix Legal Action Network prohibits discrimination in any of its activities or operations on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct), age, marital status, national or ethnic origin or ancestry, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression (including transgender or non-binary identity), genetic information, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state, or federal law. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of Board members, volunteers and partner organizations, and provision of services. Retaliation for reporting any such acts of discrimination is also prohibited. Candidates from Underrepresented Groups Encouraged to Apply: Research shows that qualified individuals who identity as women, black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. PLAN welcomes and encourages all individuals who meet the “Required Qualifications” to apply if they believe they have the skills necessary to thrive in this role even if they do not have all of the “Desired Qualifications.” In keeping with our organizational values, which include centering immigrant voices, we particularly encourage applications from those whose identities and lived experiences reflect the rich diversity of our immigrant community, including but not limited to, DACAmented immigrants, formerly undocumented immigrants, immigrants with only work authorization, U.S. citizens in mixed status families, immigrants with status, individuals impacted by the immigration deportation machine, and first-generation immigrants.
Salary range: 
75,000-100,000
Submission deadline: 
Friday, July 31, 2026