Description

Housing Justice Project Senior Managing Attorney

Mission

The King County Bar Association promotes and supports a diverse and collegial membership; works with the judiciary to achieve excellence, equity, and accessibility in the administration of justice; and benefits the community through public service and engagement in public policy.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Leadership and Outreach

•        Establish a supportive, equity-driven, discrimination- and harassment-free work environment for all staff
•        Oversee staff as they carry out HJP’s mission of zealous advocacy on behalf of clients
•        Promote effective and productive working relationships with partner organizations, community organizations, government entities, and funders to advance the rights of low-income tenants
•        Act as program liaison for the KCBA Board and prepare reports as requested
•        Participate in and contribute to meetings with KCBA and union leadership as requested
•        Research and analyze appeals and policy goals to prioritize for legislative advocacy to advance tenant rights and provide public testimony as needed
•        Work collaboratively with both KCBA and HJP leadership to manage grant compliance and submit reports to funders
•        Engage in community outreach and respond to media requests and inquiries as needed
•        Collaborate with KCBA and HJP leadership teams to make programmatic policy decisions
  
  

Supervision

•        Oversee hiring and training of HJP attorneys and legal staff; supervise King County lead attorneys, and Spokane’s managing attorney
•        Monitor the quality of HJP’s advocacy on behalf of clients
•        Oversee professional development and training needs of staff
•        Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements governing the provision of legal services, including confidentiality, data security, and ethical standards
•        Ensure equitable caseloads between attorneys
•        Oversee and ensure the maintenance of accurate and easily retrievable case files, legal research, and administrative files
•        Handle a limited caseload commensurate with managing responsibilities
•        Work with lead attorneys to ensure smooth operations of both HJP’s in person clinics.
  
  

Required Qualifications

•  J.D. and licensed to practice law in Washington State, or eligible for Admission by Motion under Washington State Practice Rule 3(c)(1)  
  •     At least five years of litigation experience; experience working in civil legal aid highly desired
•        At least two years of experience in supervision and program administration (additional experience preferred)
•        Demonstrated ability to train, supervise, and mentor attorneys and maintain quality control for the program
•        Strong communication skills and ability to motivate and lead
•        Deep familiarity with housing and tenant laws
•        Working knowledge of civil procedure and rules of evidence
•        Demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing issues facing low-income and vulnerable people
•        Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
•        Ability to analyze information quickly and work well in a fast-paced environment
•        Creative problem-solving and ability to navigate conflict
•        Proficiency with technology including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with Legal Server preferred
•        Dedicated team player with a commitment to collaboration and ability to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, board members, volunteers, clients, outside counsel, and court personnel
•        Demonstrated ability to work with limited English proficient clients and clients with physical or mental disabilities

 Desired Qualifications

•        Knowledge and experience representing tenants under Washington State’s landlord-tenant laws
•        Non-Profit or Legal Aid Management experience, including budget development and understanding of revenue and expense management
•        Experience in local and state policy advocacy
•        Familiarity with social services resources
•        Experience working in a unionized workplace

Location

This position is hybrid with both in-person and remote work. In-person work may be performed at the King County Superior Court in Seattle or Kent, WA.

ABOUT KCBA

Founded in 1886, KCBA is a membership legal organization with over 4,000 attorney members, over 70 staff and an annual budget of $10,000,000.  As a unionized workplace and an equal opportunity employer, KCBA is committed to upholding an equity and justice-based organizational environment for the public, the client communities it serves, its members, its Boards, its staff and its volunteers. This means the organization actively promotes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork, and productivity among people who are diverse in work background; lived and professional experience; immigration status and citizenship; education; race and ethnicity; national origin; sexual orientation; age; indigenous group membership; religious preference; marital status; sensory, mental, and physical abilities; social class; gender identity; veteran status, as well as other differences relevant to equity and justice.  The resulting diversity is both a source of organizational strength and a matter of fundamental human fairness. 

Please note, one of KCBA’s programs supports attorneys working with parents and guardians of at-risk children.  As a result, certain convictions would make an applicant ineligible.

POSITION DETAILS

This is an exempt full-time position.  Salary range is from $117,000-$139,000 annually based on years of practice. Benefits include employer-paid healthcare, 401k plan with automatic employer contribution, subsidized transit pass, flexible spending account, professional development opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave and more.

TO APPLY

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but priority will be given to those who apply by 5:00 p.m. October 15, 2025 via email. Make “HJP Senior Managing Attorney” your subject line and send a letter of interest that addresses any lived or professional experience that would contribute to our advocacy, resume, and three references to: [email protected].