Staff Attorney-HOUSING

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. (SMRLS) is seeking to fill a housing attorney position in its Metro Region.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Staff attorneys provide a full range of legal representation for clients in cases involving evictions, voucher/subsidy/lease terminations, housing repair, and housing discrimination. SMRLS represents clients in negotiations, administrative hearings, court hearings and appeals. The attorney must be willing to maintain a caseload in compliance with SMRLS’ written practice standards and comply with SMRLS’ policies, practices, and guiding principles in furtherance of SMRLS’ mission. Staff attorneys may also be asked to take part in community education efforts and outreach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with low-income clients, victims of domestic violence, and persons of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds is essential. 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 the ability to work hard, independently, efficiently, and under pressure is necessary.

Must be licensed attorney in state of Minnesota.

SMRLS is committed to diversity in the workplace. Women, people of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

SALARY:

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

Please submit cover letter, resume, and references to:

         Thomas Mueller

          Supervising Attorney

           Email: thomas.mueller@smrls.org