Description:
Job Posting Housing Stability Projectstaff AttorneyRhode Island Legal Services, Inc., a Statewide Program with Its Principal Office in Providence, Seeks One Staff Attorney to Work in Its Housing Stability Project (hsp) in Providence, a Project of The Rils Housing Law Center Dedicated to Eviction Defense, Preventing Homelessness, and Assisting Those Facing Housing Insecurity.
Responsibilities: Representation of Eligible Individuals and Families Who Are Being Evicted or At Imminent Risk of Eviction or Homelessness; Frequent Court Appearances; Participate in Educational Forums Related to Housing Law; Collaborate with Community Agencies and Groups Addressing Issues of Homelessness; Develop Familiarity with Other Areas of Poverty Law that Are Relevant to Housing Law Practice, and Regularly Participate in The Tenant Help Desk Program, and Fulfill All Other Duties in The Union Contract.
Qualifications: Admission to Rhode Island Bar Preferred (but Admission Must at Least Be Pending). Must Be Comfortable Working with Clients Facing Extreme Stress and Must Be Capable of Handling a Large Case Load with Regular Required Appearances in Sixth or Third District Court (and Possibly Other Courts as Required) and Must Enjoy Working in A Team Environment.
Salary: Commensurate with Relevant Legal Experience in Accordance with Union Contract. Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, 403 (b), Four Weeks Paid Vacation, 13 Paid Holidays Each Year, and Loan Forgiveness After 2 Years' Service. Send Resume To:
Nicola Carrara, Manager
Human Resources and Program Support Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.
56 Pine Street – Suite 400 Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Email: Ncarrara@rils.Org
Office: 401.633.9191
Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. Will Not Discriminate or Permit Discrimination Against Any Person or Group of Persons Protected by State and Federal Law. Further, Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. Will Not Retaliate Against or Condone Retaliation Against Any Person or Group of People Who Oppose Actions, Treatment or Conduct that They Believe to Be Discriminatory.
Closing Date: Until Filled. Date of Posting: November 18, 2025
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per Year
Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Loan Forgiveness
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Retirement Plan