Staff Attorney
Fair Share Housing Center
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cherry Hill • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $82,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Reviewing compliance with fair housing settlements through analyzing proposed municipal fair share plans, ordinances and supporting documentation
- Litigation focused on ensuring compliance with fair housing rules, including bringing cases and litigating through to conclusion
- Working with community groups and FSHC’s policy and communications staff to help explain our legal work
- Conducting legal research, drafting motions and briefs, and representing FSHC in court
- Working collaboratively with the Litigation Team and/or Senior Staff Attorneys to strategize and plan for mediations
- Collaborating with co-counsel, experts, and other stakeholders to develop and implement legal strategies
- Providing legal analysis and support for policy initiatives and legislative advocacy
Requirements
- Active admission to the NJ Bar required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- 1-3 years of experience in civil rights, fair housing, or related public interest law (judicial clerkships may be considered towards this experience level)
- Demonstrated commitment to racial & economic justice and alignment with FSHC’s mission & values
- Knowledge of Fair Share Housing Center’s work or other housing/social justice organizations
- Courtroom and mediation/negotiation experience or willingness to shadow and train for these skills
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Benefits
- Employer-Paid Medical & Dental Insurance
- Vacation/Sick PTO
- 12 Holidays
- 403B Retirement Plan w/ Employer Contribution
- Prof. Development Opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchdrafting motionsdrafting briefslitigationcourtroom experiencemediationnegotiationcivil rights lawpublic interest lawpolicy analysis
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsoral advocacycollaborationindependencetime managementconfidentialitycommitment to justicestrategic planningability to manage priorities
Certifications
active admission to NJ BarJuris Doctor (J.D.)