Housing Unit Senior Lawyer Opportunity

2 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Mielegalaid Full time

The Role: As a Senior Attorney in the Housing Unit, you will lead a team of staff attorneys and paralegals in providing high-quality representation to clients facing eviction, termination of housing benefits, or other housing-related legal issues. You will be responsible for building trial skills and case management, including conducting interviews, factual investigations, legal research, drafting legal arguments, negotiating with opposing counsel, and handling evidentiary hearings and trials.

Housing Unit Goals: The Housing Unit aims to preserve tenancies, increase access to affordable housing, and represent individuals facing eviction or termination of housing benefits. They collaborate with community organizations to expand affordable housing resources and minimize housing loss.

Your Qualifications: A minimum of seven years of litigation experience, licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, commitment to legal services work, community lawyering, and capacity-building within diverse client communities. Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills are required, as well as prior supervisory and housing law experience. Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages spoken by Mielegalaid clients is preferred. Candidates with lived experience of displacement or gentrification are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary based on experience, starting at $89,000 annually, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Mielegalaid values diversity and encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.



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