Fair Housing Attorney (Remote)

Overview

This role is for a Fair Housing Attorney at a real estate law firm with offices across California. The position supports property owners and managers by helping clients avoid potential fair housing liability.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with analysis of fair housing issues
• Draft letters to residents, fair housing advocacy groups, and opposing counsel
• Draft agreements for reasonable accommodations and modifications
• Review lease documents for fair housing compliance
• Draft opinion letters

Requirements

• J.D. and an active California Bar license
• Excellent legal writing and negotiation skills
• Ability to assimilate a set of facts, provide analysis, and prepare responses under short deadlines
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and think outside the box
• Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Fair housing and/or landlord-tenant experience
• Pro Law experience
• Experience writing articles for industry publications
• Bilingual in Spanish

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually (DOE), + Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Sick time

Location & Schedule

• Location: CA - Statewide - San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Schedule: Full-time, exempt
  • 8:30am–5:30pm Monday–Thursday
  • 8:30am–5:00pm Friday
• Work arrangement: Fully remote in California or hybrid/in-office at any of the firm’s California offices
• Eligibility: Only candidates residing in California will be considered for this role

Application Process

Qualified candidates will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process. Interviews are currently being conducted by phone or video, with possible in-person interviews for finalist candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.