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

Sick time

Job summary

Kimball Tirey & St John LLP is seeking a Fair Housing Attorney to join our California team. This role may be fully remote within California or hybrid/in-office at our California offices, with a focus on advising property owners and managers to avoid fair housing liability.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. and an active California Bar license, excels in legal writing and negotiation, can analyze facts quickly, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. and an active California Bar license.
• Excellent legal writing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to assimilate facts, provide analysis, and respond under short deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and think outside the box.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Fair housing and/or landlord-tenant experience; Pro Law experience; Experience writing articles; Spanish bilingual.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Spanish bilingual

Education

J.D.

Active California Bar license

Job description

Fair Housing Attorney (Remote)# Fair Housing Attorney (Remote)CA - Statewide - San Diego, CA 92108## OverviewSalary Range$100,000.00 - $140,000.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelGraduate DegreeCategoryLegal## Fair Housing Attorney (Remote)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), + Benefits**Responsibilities:*** Assist clients with analysis of fair housing issues* Draft letters to residents, fair housing advocacy groups, and opposing counsel* Draft agreements for reasonable accommodations and modifications* Review lease documents for fair housing compliance* Draft opinion letters**Qualifications:**We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:* J.D. and an active California Bar license* Excellent legal writing and negotiation skills* Ability to assimilate a set of facts, provide analysis, and prepare responses under short deadlines* Ability to exercise independent judgment and think outside the box* Strong interpersonal skillsThe following qualifications are preferred:* Fair housing and/or landlord-tenant experience* Pro Law experience* Experience writing articles for industry publications* Bilingual in Spanish**Schedule:**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.