Legal Advocate, Housing Justice

SeniorLAW Center

Legal Advocate providing direct legal services for vulnerable tenants and homeowners at SeniorLAW Center. Engaging in intake, advocacy, and educational workshops for older low-income individuals.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $46,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct legal services to older low-income or vulnerable tenants and homeowners facing housing instability or homelessness
Handle all aspects of client intake
Assist project staff with case-related tasks
Utilize Language line or other interpretation services for Limited English Proficient (LEP) older adults
Provide information and referrals to older tenants
Represent SeniorLAW Center at professional committees/coalitions related to homeowner and landlord-tenant issues
Aid in the preparation and presentation of legal education workshops to older people
Participate in scheduled project-related meetings and staff meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.A. or B.S.
At least two (2) years' experience in a legal services program, law office or as a housing counselor, clinical social worker, or paralegal
Experience with older adults, especially regarding housing issues
Second language proficiency preferred
Paralegal experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits, including fully paid health and dental for employee
long- and short-term disability
401k
flexible spending plan
sabbatical plan
generous holidays and leave time, with a value of over $20,000

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal servicesclient intakecase managementhousing counselingparalegallegal educationinterpretation servicesreferral services

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillspresentation skillscollaboration

Certifications

B.A.B.S.