Housing Attorney
Thank you for your interest in working for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (Legal Aid). Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm with offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and Willmar. Our mission is to advocate for the legal rights of disadvantaged people to have safe, healthy, and independent lives in strong communities. Legal Aid provides free civil legal representation to clients with low incomes and seniors throughout 21 counties in central Minnesota. The Minneapolis office primarily serves clients who live in Hennepin County. The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) is a separate branch of Legal Aid which is a statewide program that receives federal funding to serve as Minnesota’s Protection and Advocacy system for persons with disabilities. The main office is in Minneapolis with other MDLC offices in Duluth, Fertile, and Mankato. Legal Aid is supported by funding from the State of Minnesota, the federal government, local governments, the United Way, foundations, local law firms and corporations, etc. Legal Aid enjoys a good rapport with, and strong support from the organized bar. Legal Aid does not receive funds from the Legal Services Corporation.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (Legal Aid) seeks a full-time or part-time staff attorney for its Minneapolis office. The attorney will work with our housing team protecting the rights of low-income tenants through the use of legal representation and advocacy. Legal Aid's housing case priorities are set toward the basic and fundamental goals of eviction prevention, rent subsidy protection, and habitability rights enforcement, all with an eye toward stabilizing housing for families and individuals, as well as vindicating the rights of individual clients.
Responsibilities: The attorney's responsibilities will include advising clients and representing them in a variety of court and administrative forums. The attorney may also have the opportunity to engage in policy advocacy, provide training for tenants and advocates, and assist with community outreach/education as appropriate to client needs.
Salary: Based on Legal Aid's salary scale - $50,000 to $83,530 for full-time, depending on experience. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, family medical, life, and both short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Starting Date: As soon as possible after position is filled.
Applicants must be licensed in Minnesota or eligible for immediate admission by reciprocity. Applicants must also have:
- Demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, the needs of low-income/vulnerable clients;
- Commitment to working as a team member to serve client needs;
- A desire to appear in court to litigate client rights;
- Excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills; and
- Proficiency using Microsoft Windows and Office is required.
- Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences, as well as relevant language skills, are pluses.
Legal Aid is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.