Senior Managing Attorney, Housing Justice Project

Agency Name: King County Bar Association

Position / Job Title : Senior Managing Attorney, Housing Justice Project

Location: King County

Category : Attorney

Job Description: The Housing Justice Project (“HJP”) is a homelessness prevention program of the King County Bar Association (“KCBA”), providing accessible legal services to low-income, residential tenants facing eviction primarily in King and Spokane County. Legal assistance is provided through counsel and advice, settlement negotiation, and representation at show cause hearings, trials, and appeals. HJP also engages in systemic reform through public policy advocacy on both local and state levels.
As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney to join our dynamic team as the Senior Managing Attorney.
Position Mission: The Senior Managing Attorney will play a crucial role in the strategic vision, planning, execution, and management of all operational activities. This role, in collaboration with the HJP leadership team, will represent and manage the program and will report to KCBA leadership. Job requirements include streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support HJP’s team and assist HJP’s growth. This position will be responsible for overseeing all legal and policy aspects of the organization to ensure smooth functioning and efficient delivery of services. In addition to being a key leader within KCBA, the Senior Managing Attorney will collaborate closely with all HJP staff to drive organizational effectiveness and foster a positive work environment. With significant growth in staffing and capacity in recent years, efforts are underway to transition the Housing Justice Project to become an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The person in this position will work with the KCBA/HJP transition team toward achieving this goal.

Link to Application: https://www.kcba.org/?pg=jobs