Senior Housing Litigator

Boston Housing Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Pension plan participation

Healthcare through Commonwealth

Job summary

Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is seeking an Attorney III - Litigator to represent the Authority in civil litigation and administrative hearings, primarily on landlord-tenant and housing law matters. The attorney will provide ongoing legal counsel to staff and manage complex matters under the supervision of the General Counsel.

The role requires a law degree, Massachusetts Bar admission or reciprocity eligibility, and broad litigation experience including trial, motions, and appellate work.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited USA law school.
• Bar in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission by reciprocity.
• Admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, and the First Circuit or prepared to apply.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Authority in state and federal courts, administrative bodies, and internal hearings on landlord-tenant, public housing and Section 8 lease enforcement, housing code violations, tenant occupancy and transfers, civil rights, and related areas.
• Advises staff on applicable laws, regulations, and best practices; develops expertise across matters related to the position.
• Prepares draft legislation and regulations; provides testimony and comments on proposed laws.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Legal analysis

Oral & written communication

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

Bar admission in MA or reciprocity

Job description

Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is seeking an Attorney III - Litigator to represent the Authority in civil litigation and administrative hearings, primarily on landlord-tenant and housing law matters. The attorney will provide ongoing legal counsel to staff and manage complex matters under the supervision of the General Counsel.

The role requires a law degree, Massachusetts Bar admission or reciprocity eligibility, and broad litigation experience including trial, motions, and appellate work.