Attorney III Litigator

Unit: Exempt Department: Legal | Grade: 13 | Salary Range: $76,842.50 - $97,087.70

About the role

Under the supervision of the General Counsel, represents the Authority in civil litigation and administrative hearings and provides ongoing legal counsel to Authority staff, primarily on landlord-tenant and housing law and other areas. Responsible for conduct of complex legal matters as directed.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Authority in state and federal courts, administrative bodies, and Authority internal hearings regarding the following matters and practice areas of law: landlord-tenant; public housing and Section 8 lease enforcement; housing code violations; tenant occupancy and transfers; civil rights; housing discrimination; housing reasonable accommodations; and small claims.
• Handles other substantive areas which may include building and fire codes; breach of contract; tort; labor and employment; collections and garnishment; and bankruptcy.
• Advises Authority staff on the application of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and best practices regarding all matters and practice areas of the law related to the position's duties and responsibilities and other selected substantive and procedural legal areas.
• Develops expertise in all matters and practice areas of the law related to the position's duties and responsibilities.
• Provides advice and assistance in the development, implementation, and interpretation of Authority policies, procedures, documents, forms, and handbooks.
• Participates in and provides training to non-legal Authority staff in selected substantive and procedural legal areas and matters and practice areas of the law related to the position's duties and responsibilities.
• Prepares draft legislation and regulations, comments on proposed legislation and regulations, and prepares legislative testimony to be reviewed by senior attorney.
• Assists in preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, leases, and other agreements.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited USA law school is required.
• Member in good standing of the Bar of Massachusetts or eligible for admission by reciprocity.
• Admitted to practice in, or prepared to apply for admission to practice in, the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
• General litigation experience as well as trial, motion, and appellate practice experience with a background in private or public housing laws and regulations and/or litigation is strongly preferred.
• Independent worker with excellent written and oral communication skills, strong project management skills, and strong legal analysis and issue-spotting ability.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• 5 personal days
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 3 weeks of paid sick leave
• MBTA discount
• Participation in the City’s pension plan
• Healthcare through the Commonwealth
• Additional benefits

About Us

Boston Housing Authority (BHA) fosters sustainable communities by providing quality affordable housing, bringing stability, opportunity, and peace of mind to thousands of low and moderate-income families across Greater Boston and the City of Boston as a whole. As the largest provider of affordable housing in Boston, one of the most expensive cities in the country, BHA understands housing as a crucial platform for individual, household, and community stability. Through our public housing communities and rental assistance programs, BHA provides housing assistance and services to more than 62,000 low and moderate-income households, including families with children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities.

As a housing authority, we recognize the historical role that residential segregation has played in the City of Boston. In all aspects of our operations, internally and externally, BHA is committed to breaking down the barriers to justice in housing and related fields that disproportionately impact the communities we serve.