Housing Justice Supervising Attorney – Remote/Hybrid

Bread for the City; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread for the City seeks a Housing Supervising Attorney in Washington, DC to join the Legal Clinic. The role leads the Housing and Movement Lawyering Team, mentors staff, and maintains a small caseload while advancing housing justice.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years post‑JD experience, 4+ years in housing law (DC preferred), and at least 2 years of supervisory experience. The position emphasizes advocacy, collaboration, and community impact.

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years of post-J.D. legal experience, including at least 3 years of litigation.
• At least 4 years of housing law expertise/practice, preferably in D.C.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in a legal services or other public interest setting.
• Ability to independently perform legal analysis and train staff attorneys in doing the same.
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communication.
• Ability to proceed effectively in court with little time for preparation and to prepare effectively for contested trials and evidentiary hearings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Housing and Movement Lawyering Team under Supervising Attorneys and Managing Attorney.
• Represent clients while maintaining a small caseload.
• Oversee staff development, mentoring, and training of staff, loaned associates, pro bono attorneys, and law clerks.
• Engage in housing-related advocacy, policy reform, and tenant education events.
• Collaborate on joint projects with partner legal services providers.

Skills

Bar admission

Litigation experience

Supervisory experience

Legal analysis

Staff training

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral & written)

Flexibility/adaptability

Google tools proficiency

Salesforce familiarity

Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Google Docs

Gmail

Google Calendar

Salesforce

Job description

Bread for the City seeks a Housing Supervising Attorney in Washington, DC to join the Legal Clinic. The role leads the Housing and Movement Lawyering Team, mentors staff, and maintains a small caseload while advancing housing justice.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years post‑JD experience, 4+ years in housing law (DC preferred), and at least 2 years of supervisory experience. The position emphasizes advocacy, collaboration, and community impact.