HOUSING STAFF ATTORNEY

HOUSING STAFF ATTORNEY – FULL-TIME

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a full-time housing staff attorney for its St. Cloud office. This position provides a unique opportunity working with low-income families to protect and obtain the basic need of housing. Starting date will be negotiated based upon bar admission and office needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, MMLA is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply. We welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goal of equal justice for all. We are committed to a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Apply the principles of MMLA’s Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.
Work to identify systemic legal issues related to poverty and racism faced by the community served.
Provide representation on civil legal issues including:
Direct representation and advice
Representation through multi-county Housing Court
Complex litigation
Policy advocacy and outreach
Community education as appropriate to client, project, and office needs
Provide support to co-workers on housing related and other legal matters.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Concern for the needs and rights of low-income persons required
Strong skills in advocacy, legal writing, and legal analysis required.
Attorney applicants must be currently licensed in Minnesota.  Individuals who took the October Bar will be considered.
Attorneys admitted in states other than Minnesota can get temporary pre-exam admission.
Proficiency using Microsoft Windows and Office required
Skills in a language other than English, particularly Spanish or Somali, preferred
Diverse economic, social, or cultural experiences preferred
Experience in working in community partnerships preferred
Ability to work positively within a law office, supporting co-workers while focusing on providing high-quality service to clients.

SALARY: $70,000 to $78,909 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits

APPLICATIONS: Submit resume and cover letter at www.mylegalaid.org/employment by August 15, 2024, or until position is filled.

No calls please.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.