Staff Attorney: Housing & Tenant Rights Advocate

Community Legal Aid Services Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Community Legal Aid Services seeks an attorney to join our Akron office focusing on housing law, including evictions, housing conditions, subsidized housing, and fair housing matters.

Applicants must be admitted to the practice of law in Ohio and demonstrate a commitment to serving low-income clients, with strong advocacy, research, and communication skills. Salary starts at $69,000+ DOE with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Ohio and able to obtain admission if not already.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for client contact and advocacy.
• Proven research and analytical abilities, with attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing-law advocacy, including evictions, housing conditions, subsidized housing, and fair housing.
• Litigation, policy advocacy, client education, and community resource referrals to advance tenants' rights.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Research skills

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

Spanish or other language

Education

Admitted to the practice of law in Ohio

Job description

Community Legal Aid Services seeks an attorney to join our Akron office focusing on housing law, including evictions, housing conditions, subsidized housing, and fair housing matters.

Applicants must be admitted to the practice of law in Ohio and demonstrate a commitment to serving low-income clients, with strong advocacy, research, and communication skills. Salary starts at $69,000+ DOE with excellent benefits.