Job Title: Supervising Attorney, Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (RFJ) Location: Washington D.C. Salary: $70,967 - $101,182 Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities: • Develop and deliver curriculum for clinical education and case supervision for law students • Teach classes on lawyering and advocacy skills, housing law, civil procedure, ethics, professionalism, and systemic advocacy • Supervise second- and third-year law students in representing clients in housing matters • Oversee student evaluations • Plan and participate in community presentations and outreach events • Provide direct client representation as needed • Serve as liaison to area law schools • Collaborate with other RFJ advocacy units • Participate in student recruitment and organizational resource development
Qualifications: • Member of DC Bar (preferred) or eligible to waive in • Prior litigation experience • Excellent communication skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Strong work ethic • Client-centered approach to advocacy • Passion for teaching and mentoring law students • Preferred qualifications: clinical education experience, Spanish language skills, experience advocating for low-income persons
Benefits: • Salary based on years of experience • Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; sick, annual, and personal leave; life and disability insurance; and paid holidays
Application Process: • Submit cover letter and resume to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** • Indicate "HALC Supervising Attorney, [your full name]" in subject line • Finalists will be asked to submit writing samples
About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***: • Established in 1969, RFJ is the oldest clinical teaching program in Washington D.C. • Provides legal services and clinical education for graduate students • Serves over 4,000 clients per year • Focuses on fighting eviction and displacement for low-income tenants • Also works with justice-involved DC residents and individuals seeking family stability • Mission is to achieve justice for all through the collective forces of students and experienced advocates • Values diversity and equal justice • Committed to maintaining a welcoming, innovative, and collaborative workplace • Non-discrimination policy includes race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.
