Remote-Ready Housing Justice Attorney (Regional)

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS) at Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. seeks a Staff Attorney to provide transactional real estate guidance for affordable housing developments and to engage with communities on housing justice.

The role is hybrid, with offices in Philadelphia and other locations; remote work is possible. Salary ranges from $72,000 to $150,000 depending on experience, and the attorney will support nonprofit clients and public policy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Law degree from ABA-accredited school and PA bar admission within six months.
• Experience in transactional real estate development and finance.
• Desirable knowledge of HUD programs and housing finance agencies.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel clients on affordable housing projects.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, loan documents, and related agreements.
• Coordinate with lenders, architects, contractors, and government entities.
• Conduct legal and program-related research.
• Supervise paralegals and law students on matters.
• Engage in policy advocacy and community education on housing justice.

Skills

Real estate development

Housing finance programs

Nonprofit governance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

PA bar admission within six months of hire

Job description

Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS) at Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. seeks a Staff Attorney to provide transactional real estate guidance for affordable housing developments and to engage with communities on housing justice.

The role is hybrid, with offices in Philadelphia and other locations; remote work is possible. Salary ranges from $72,000 to $150,000 depending on experience, and the attorney will support nonprofit clients and public policy initiatives.