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Justice North is seeking a Housing Attorney to provide direct legal services to individuals and families experiencing housing instability. This role focuses on landlord/tenant matters, including evictions, housing conditions, utilities, and related issues. 

The Housing Attorney represents clients in court and administrative proceedings, including virtual housing calendars, and plays a key role in expanding Justice North’s housing clinic model across the region. This position also involves outreach, legal education, and collaboration with courts and community partners to improve access to housing-related legal services. 

This is a primarily remote position, with occasional in-person responsibilities for court appearances, clinics, outreach, or team collaboration. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage a housing-focused caseload, providing high-quality, client-centered legal representation 

• Represent clients in court, administrative hearings, and other proceedings 

• Provide advice, brief services, and full representation in a range of housing matters 

• Participate in case acceptance, screening, and prioritization processes 

• Conduct legal research and apply findings to support effective advocacy 

• Collaborate with support staff, including delegating tasks appropriately 

• Provide legal services through virtual and in-person housing court calendars 

• Develop and conduct community legal education and outreach

• Participate in and help coordinate legal clinics and intake opportunities 

• Assist in developing and distributing client-facing educational materials 

• Support training efforts for pro bono and Judicare panel attorneys, as needed 

• Build and maintain relationships with courts and community partners 

• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, funder requirements (including LSC), and timekeeping expectations 

• Participate in special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned 

 

Qualification 

• J.D. from an accredited law school 

• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota, or eligible for admission by motion/reciprocity, or willing to sit for the next bar exam 

• Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and communities 

• Experience in housing law or legal services preferred 

• Strong oral and written advocacy skills 

• Ability to identify and address multiple legal issues impacting clients (“holistic advocacy”) 

• Strong time management and organizational skills 

• Sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

• Proficiency with technology and case management systems 

• Valid driver’s license, insurability, and access to reliable transportation