Housing Law Attorney & Community Advocate (Onsite DC)

Ampcus Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. in Washington, DC onsite is seeking a Legal Attorney to provide legal advice, representation, and support to eligible clients focused on landlord-tenant law.

The role involves engaging in systemic advocacy, conducting community outreach, and collaborating with legal services advocates and community leaders. The position emphasizes guidance to volunteers, law students, and staff, plus developing expertise in primary areas of responsibility and working with partners to address housing

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a law degree and be licensed to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience in landlord-tenant law and advocacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice, representation including eviction and housing conditions matters to eligible clients within landlord-tenant law.
• Engages in systemic advocacy relating to housing issues.
• Conducts community outreach, education, and training events.
• Guides and refers cases to volunteers, law students, and legal support staff, and monitors their work.
• Develops and maintains expertise in primary areas of responsibility.
• Collaborates with other legal services advocates, clients, and community leaders on systemic issues.

Education

Law degree

Job description

Ampcus Inc. in Washington, DC onsite is seeking a Legal Attorney to provide legal advice, representation, and support to eligible clients focused on landlord-tenant law.

The role involves engaging in systemic advocacy, conducting community outreach, and collaborating with legal services advocates and community leaders. The position emphasizes guidance to volunteers, law students, and staff, plus developing expertise in primary areas of responsibility and working with partners to address housing