Housing Stability Staff Attorney

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The Staff Attorneys will handle issues for eligible clients such as eviction prevention, eviction diversion, habitability, reasonable accommodations, subsidized housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credit housing, and other housing related work. The clients will be from all over New Mexico and there will be an emphasis on rural areas.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The work will include advising clients and helping them prepare paperwork; representing clients in court and in administrative proceedings; conducting community education and outreach to eligible clients and community organizations; and recruiting and collaborating with pro bono attorneys

Other Information/Requirements: 

Two years’ experience as a licensed attorney preferred. Admission to practice in New Mexico required. Must be willing and able to travel. Must be able to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems, including shared on-line workspaces and web meeting and videoconferencing software, to effectively collaborate and co-counsel with staff located in multiple offices.

How to Apply: 

Send a current resume, and a letter of interest explaining what you would like to accomplish if you are selected for this position to: [email protected] Please see www.newmexicolegalaid.org for the full job posting.

Contact Information
Name: 
chris sanchez
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
(505) 768-6131
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Oct 22 2021
Date to Remove: 
Jan 24 2022

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