Closing Date: 1st June, 2026
Description:
About Us:Klein Hornig is one of the nation's premier law firms concentrating exclusively on affordable housing and community development. Our approximately 50+ lawyers in Washington, DC and Boston, MA focus on structuring and closing all types of multilayered real estate transactions that develop and preserve affordable housing and revitalize communities. We serve clients ranging from neighborhood community development corporations, small nonprofits, charter schools, health centers and housing authorities to national developers, lenders, and investors. Our clients' projects pose complex challenges, from combining novel financing sources, to navigating regulatory pitfalls, to addressing complicated tax structures, to solving difficult real estate issues. No matter the challenges, we never lose sight of what we and our clients are working to create—affordable housing and community institutions for real people. Additional information is available at www.kleinhornig.com.
Summary:
Klein Hornig LLP is seeking an associate attorney with 4 or more years' experience to be a part of its national practice representing affordable housing developers, with an emphasis on supporting the continued growth of our work in California. Klein Hornig specializes in structuring and closing all types of multilayered affordable housing and community development transactions. For this position, the practice focus will be on representing owners and developers involved with complex transactions across the country, with a particular focus on our work in California. The firm operates on a hybrid basis from its home offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Washington, DC and also has fully remote attorneys.
Additional information about the firm is available at www.kleinhornig.com
Education, Knowledge, and Skills:
We are interested in candidates with a demonstrated interest in affordable housing and community development. Candidates will have excellent academic credentials and experience closing complex real estate or corporate transactions. The candidate must also be admitted and in good standing with the California bar. Particular preferred experience in some or all of the following subject areas is highly desirable but not essential for the candidate with the right mix of other experience and passion for our work: California real estate development, real estate finance, tax credits, public housing revitalization, and HUD-assisted housing.
To apply, please click on the arrow button on the right to send your cover letter, resume, and transcript or grade summary. No telephone inquiries, please. All resumes will be acknowledged in writing.
Compensation and Benefits:
Position is an at-will employment opportunity that is a regular, exempt, and full-time hybrid role. Compensation is based on education, years of relevant experience and the marketplace. Full-time employees work a 40-hour workweek during the Firm's core business hours from 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday. Hybrid and on-site employees initially work on-site at least 3 days per week for at least 90-days, and on a 2-days in/3-days hybrid status thereafter. Remote employees are encouraged to visit the Boston or DC office roughly 3-4 times per year to enhance engagement and collaboration with fellow professionals as well as to participate in attorney and Firmwide events. The starting salary range for this position is approximately $193,000 to $230,000 annually. Employees are paid bi-weekly on Friday. Employees are provided a comprehensive benefits package effective on your start date that includes access to Medical, Dental, Vision for you and your qualified dependents. Additional benefits include Sick and Safe Leave, 12-paid Federal holidays and 401(k) matching when making deferrals, Profit Sharing, and bonus potential. Attorneys have access to a Flex-Time policy with a minimum billable annual requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Availability: Physically able to work an 8-hour workday Monday-Friday, remotely, on-site or in a hybrid mode; and if on-site/hybrid, commute regularly to either BOS/DC Office with flexibility to work more than 40 hours as needed.
Verbal: Must be able to speak and communicate clearly, orally and in writing, in English with proficiency.
Seeing: Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow instructions on deliverables; and be adaptable to perform at a high functioning level under pressure using various types of media from hard copy to computer screens.
Hearing: Must be able to hear and clearly articulate to communicate with proficiency with all stakeholders.
Standing/Walking: Must be able to walk about throughout the day and pick up and deliver documents and/or materials as needed
Climbing/stooping/kneeling: Must be able to reach, push, pull to obtain/pickup/place supplies, desk set-ups, etc.
Lifting/pulling/pushing/reaching: Must be able to lift 20 pounds to receive, move and stock supplies or packages.
Fingering/grasping/feeling: Must be able to write, type, and draft documents using phone system and computer equipment.
Employment Eligibility and Equal Opportunity Employer:
Klein Hornig LLP is an eVerify participant whereby employees must attest and provide documentation to their employment eligibility to work within the U.S as required by the USCIS. Upon job offer acceptance, applicant understands that a background check must be completed satisfactorily prior to starting position.
The Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
