Staff Attorney Housing Program

The Real Estate Staff Attorney provides legal services for housing and homeownership programs, including representing first-time homebuyers at closings and preparing documentation for the Chicago Housing Authority Choose to Own Program. This role facilitates housingrelated Know Your Rights workshops and supervises paralegal and law interns. The ideal candidate has experience in real estate and housing law and is committed to advancing equitable access to homeownership. 

Job Requirements

•  J.D. degree and Illinois law license required.
• 5 years experience in a managerial capacity with demonstrated success in developing, implementing and monitoring fiscal and programmatic plans, and 
  in selection, supervision and evaluation of staff.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in housing justice law setting.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Founded in 1899 as one of Chicago’s original settlement houses, Association House has a 122-year history of meeting the most pressing needs of those in the communities we serve. Today, we provide comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs with bilingual competency in English and Spanish. With more than 30 programs encompassing Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Community Health, Workforce Development, and the Association House High School, we promote individual health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement. With a strong lens on equity, Association House is firmly committed to our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, leadership, and education.