D.C. Bar · 1 month ago
Pro Bono Support Attorney, Housing
Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $85K/yrD.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is dedicated to providing legal assistance to individuals in need, and they are seeking a Pro Bono Support Attorney specializing in housing. The Attorney will oversee the screening, placement, and mentoring of pro bono housing cases, while also providing limited scope services and supporting various legal projects.
AssociationComplianceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Supports the Advocacy & Justice Clinic by reviewing housing intakes, placing housing cases with pro bono counsel, mentoring pro bono attorneys, tracking cases, and providing limited representation to clients, as needed
Recruits and mobilizes pro bono attorneys to represent tenants facing eviction and other housing issues in the District of Columbia
Delivers training and develops other resource materials
Works with housing staff, development staff, and others in drafting and reviewing housing grant proposals and maintaining grant compliance
Provides direct support to the Landlord Tenant Resource Center and works as part of the team to plan and administer the Advice & Referral Clinic, including: + Providing on-site supervision and substantive support to volunteers and Pro Bono Center Program Specialists. + Overseeing administration and operation of pro bono clinic programs. + Formulating scope of legal problems to be covered. + Planning and directing volunteer trainings, preparing training materials, and recruiting trainers. + Screening and selecting cases for placement with pro bono attorneys. + Recruiting mentors and serving as primary mentor for volunteer attorneys. + Monitoring volunteer caseloads and developing periodic progress reports. + Evaluating effectiveness and continued relevance of each delivery model. + Serving as counsel in landlord & tenant and housing conditions matters, as needed
Plans and administers pro se assistance activities, including developing pro se reference materials and pleadings, using technology to deliver services, and serving as a resource on issues related to other delivery models
Identifies emerging issues, develops recommendations, and designs and implements new programs and projects
Oversees the work of volunteers, paralegals, law students and interns
Represents the PBC with the court, administrative agencies, other legal services providers, and community-based organizations
Assists in drafting and developing proposals, budgets, and other fundraising and outreach materials. Drafts reports, articles, memoranda, publications and resource materials
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school
Prior professional work experience, including experience handling housing matters in the District of Columbia
An active member of the D.C. Bar or eligible to become an active D.C. Bar member within two months of being hired
Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed, for a variety of Pro Bono Center clinics and events
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be detail oriented and deadline driven. Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Pro Bono Center and Bar employees
Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and able to manage several priorities in a day
Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated
Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information
Preferred
Experience working with volunteers
Experience with a legal services organization that provides legal services to under-resourced individuals
Proficiency in Spanish or Amharic, preferred, but not required
Company
D.C. Bar
Since 1972 the District of Columbia Bar has been enhancing access to justice, improving the legal system, and empowering lawyers to achieve excellence.
Founded in 1972
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Margarita Lorenzetti, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
Matt Butler
Chief Operating Officer
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