Housing Legal Assistant & Hearings Coordinator

HAKC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Legal Department. The role focuses on administrative duties, regulatory research, and coordination with housing programs to ensure compliance with HUD rules and lease requirements.

The assistant collaborates with General Counsel, prepares grievance and eviction documentation, and maintains legal records. A background in a legal setting is preferred, with strong writing and organizational skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Legal research into federal, state, and local housing regulations and HUD rules.
• Drafts written summaries of new regulations and procedures.
• Maintains and organises legal department files and hearing dockets.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the General Counsel.
• Coordinate with HCV and LIPH to address program violations and hearings.
• Prepare grievance hearing and eviction dockets; mail hearing notifications.
• Maintain hearing recordings and document decisions in Elite system.
• Support litigation with outside counsel and debt collection efforts.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Administrative support

Multitasking

Education

Some college with admin certification or 1 year legal experience

Job description

Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Legal Department. The role focuses on administrative duties, regulatory research, and coordination with housing programs to ensure compliance with HUD rules and lease requirements.

The assistant collaborates with General Counsel, prepares grievance and eviction documentation, and maintains legal records. A background in a legal setting is preferred, with strong writing and organizational skills emphasized.