Director, Tenant Legal Services & Housing Justice

BASTA Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Austin seeks a Director of Legal Services to lead efforts in tenant rights and community legal services. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor, at least 4 years' experience, and a strong commitment to justice. Responsibilities include supervising paralegals, providing legal representation, and conducting educational outreach. This full-time position requires in-person attendance, with occasional remote work permitted upon approval.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience focused on tenants rights and housing law.
• Strong understanding of local and state housing laws.
• Experience in community lawyering and public interest law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to tenants in housing-related matters.
• Supervise paralegal work and support professional development.
• Conduct client intake interviews and develop legal strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

LegalServer

Google Docs

Job description

A nonprofit organization in Austin seeks a Director of Legal Services to lead efforts in tenant rights and community legal services. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor, at least 4 years' experience, and a strong commitment to justice. Responsibilities include supervising paralegals, providing legal representation, and conducting educational outreach. This full-time position requires in-person attendance, with occasional remote work permitted upon approval.