Attorney

Attorney (Fair Housing)

We are an established real estate law firm with offices across California. We are looking for a Fair Housing Attorney to join our team. If chosen as the successful candidate, you will be responsible for working with clients (property owners and managers) to assist them in avoiding potential fair housing liability and for providing fair housing trainings to clients and industry groups.

About Us:

With over 45 years in the California legal industry and six offices statewide, our firm was founded on a commitment to customer service that has flourished within our culture of inclusion and diversity. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and in taking care of our employees so they are empowered to do their very best work. It is our mission to provide the highest quality, cost-effective legal services to our clients.

Compensation:

$100,000 to $120,000/annually (DOE), + Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with analysis of fair housing issues
• Draft letters to residents, fair housing advocacy groups, and opposing counsel
• Draft agreements for reasonable accommodations and modifications
• Review lease documents for fair housing compliance
• Draft opinion letters
• Provide fair housing trainings (live trainings and/or webinars, depending on COVID conditions) for clients and industry organizations

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• J.D. and an active California Bar license
• 2+ years of experience practicing landlord-tenant and/or fair housing law
• Excellent legal writing and negotiation skills
• Ability to assimilate a set of facts, provide analysis, and prepare responses under short deadlines
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and think outside the box
• Strong interpersonal and computer skills

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Both fair housing and landlord-tenant experience

• Pro Law experience
• Previous public speaking and/or webinar training experience
• Experience writing articles for industry publications
• Affordable housing experience
• Bilingual in Spanish

Schedule:

Position is full-time, exempt. Our business hours are 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm Friday.

Why Work for Us?

Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities. We provide a comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and sick time.

What employees are saying about working with us:

• “The people, atmosphere, culture, and work/life balance are great.”
• “I always feel included, respected, and a part of the team.”
• “I have been given so many opportunities to grow and have learned so much.”

Application Process:

Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process. Interviews are currently being conducted by phone or video with possible in-person interviews for finalist candidates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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