The Connecticut Fair Housing Center, a statewide nonprofit organization that promotes fair housing and assists homeowners in foreclosure, seeks an energetic self-starter for its fair housing Staff Attorney position. The Center’s work focuses on assisting victims of housing discrimination, conducting outreach and education on the fair housing laws, and engaging in policy advocacy to advance the right of individuals to live in housing of their choice.
Specific responsibilities include:
* Working under the supervision of the Legal Director to litigate complex cases in state and federal court;
* Educating the public and housing providers in particular on their rights and responsibilities under the fair housing laws;
* Working collaboratively with other fair housing programs and initiatives to promote fair housing.
Qualifications:
* J.D. and admission to Connecticut Bar or ability to waive into the Connecticut Bar;
* At least 3 years of civil litigation experience in state or federal court;
* Demonstrated interest in combating housing discrimination or civil rights violations;
* Superior research, writing, and verbal skills;
* Computer competency;
* Bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural individuals are encouraged to apply.
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