D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center · 1 week ago
Pro Bono Support Attorney, Housing
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $85K/yrThe D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is seeking a Pro Bono Support Attorney specializing in housing. This role involves overseeing the screening, placement, and mentoring of pro bono housing cases, as well as providing support to various legal clinics and initiatives.
Legal Services
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 Pro Bono Center
The D.C.
Founded in 1978
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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