A Non-Profit Law Firm seeks a full-time housing law staff attorney for its Richmond office.

The person selected for this role will:

Advise and represent clients in courts, before governmental agencies, and in other legal matters consistent with the parameters of the attorney's respective area or program
Communicate with clients, colleagues and others involved in the case
Conduct research and analysis of legal problems
Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for area of law
Prepare and file legal documents
Maintain cases in CVLAS' case management system (including court and/or hearing dates, pertinent documents, case notes, and hours spent on case work)
Engage in outreach, strategic partnership building, and community education in housing related matters

Must possess the following:

An active Virginia State Bar license
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Strong oral and negotiation skills
Knowledge of housing and benefits law and/or experience with housing and benefits agencies and other relevant practice experience are preferred