Fair Housing Attorney (Remote)

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP in California seeks a Fair Housing Attorney to advise and assist property owners and managers in avoiding fair housing liability. You will analyze housing practices and draft guidance tailored to complex scenarios for clients.

The role offers a fully remote option within CA or a hybrid/in-office arrangement across California offices. A J.D. and CA Bar license are required, with strong writing, negotiation, and analytical skills; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent legal writing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to assimilate facts, provide analysis, and respond under deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with fair housing analysis and compliance.
• Draft letters to residents, advocacy groups, and opposing counsel.
• Draft agreements for reasonable accommodations and modifications.
• Review lease documents for fair housing compliance.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. and CA Bar

Job description

We are an established real estate law firm with offices across California. We are looking for a Fair Housing Attorney to join our team. If chosen as the successful candidate, you will be responsible for working with clients (property owners and managers) to assist them in avoiding potential fair housing liability.About Us:With nearly 50 years in the California legal industry and six offices statewide, our firm was founded on a commitment to customer service that has flourished within our culture of inclusion and diversity. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and in taking care of our employees so they are empowered to do their very best work. It is our mission to provide the highest quality, cost-effective legal services to our clients.Compensation:$100,000 to $140,000/annually (DOE), + BenefitsResponsibilities:Assist clients with analysis of fair housing issuesDraft letters to residents, fair housing advocacy groups, and opposing counselDraft agreements for reasonable accommodations and modificationsReview lease documents for fair housing complianceDraft opinion lettersQualifications:We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:J.D. and an active California Bar licenseExcellent legal writing and negotiation skillsAbility to assimilate a set of facts, provide analysis, and prepare responses under short deadlinesAbility to exercise independent judgment and think outside the boxStrong interpersonal skillsThe following qualifications are preferred:Fair housing and/or landlord-tenant experiencePro Law experienceExperience writing articles for industry publicationsBilingual in SpanishSchedule:Position is full-time, exempt. Our business hours are 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm Friday.This position can be fully remote in California or be hybrid/in-office at any of our California offices. Only candidates residing in California will be considered for this role.Why Work for Us?Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities. We provide a comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and sick time.What employees are saying about working with us:“The people, atmosphere, culture, and work/life balance are great.”“I always feel included, respected, and a part of the team.”“I have been given so many opportunities to grow and have learned so much.”Application Process:Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process. Interviews are currently being conducted by phone or video with possible in-person interviews for finalist candidates.We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.