Housing Justice Project Staff Attorney

Our Mission The mission of Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers is to combat systemic racism and other forms of discrimination by expanding access to civil legal justice. We provide free holistic legal services, including representation, advice, and education to those persons who by reason of poverty are unable to effectively access the legal system. To further this mission, Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers develops and manages a wide variety of service delivery programs, including ongoing cooperative work with other legal aid and social service providers. Working collaboratively with these organizations, Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers identifies and addresses legal need and barriers to access; makes volunteer, educational and support opportunities available to volunteer attorneys, paralegals and students in Pierce County; and works to remove barriers which deny justice to underserved and marginalized individuals and communities by providing efficient, effective legal services addressing both individual client legal issues and systemic issues affecting our diverse client population.

Description

• Prepare and manage a high-volume caseload requiring frequent client interaction, possible negotiations with opposing parties, and court appearances as necessary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with opposing counsel, the court, and the community.
• Participate in specialized legal clinics, ?know your rights? presentations, and other formal and informal
• opportunities for low-income tenants to access legal advice and representation; make referrals to other
• Tacomaprobono clinics and programs and other organizations to ensure low-income tenants have holistic access to legal representation and client services for all civil legal needs.
• Cooperate with other programs operated by Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers to improve existing legal services.
• Participate in program-related CLE training.

• Licensed to practice law in Washington or planning to take the next available Washington State Bar exam.
• Knowledge of Washington housing law, or a commitment to learn this specialized field.
• Litigation and direct client management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with low-income clients, individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, and/or individuals from historically marginalized and oppressed communities.
• Established commitment to providing legal assistance to low-income clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, and LegalServer or similar case management software.

• 11 paid holidays annually
• 5-20 paid vacation days annually (dependent on tenure)
• Two-week paid holiday closure around Christmas and New Year?s
• Sick leave accrual at a rate of 1 hour for every 35 hours worked and a generous sick leave carryover
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid parental and family leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

Practice Areas & Specialty

Administrative, Litigation