Eviction Defense Program Counsel/Program Administrator

About the role

The Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) seeks an experienced Eviction Defense Program Counsel/Program Administrator to support the administration, oversight, and continuous improvement of OCLA’s appointed counsel, pre-filing eviction defense, and foreclosure prevention legal aid programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring contractor performance and compliance which includes reviewing program data and contractor data and narrative reports
• Serving as a liaison between legal aid providers, courts, community partners, and other stakeholders
• Providing technical assistance and coordinating with legal aid providers, courts, community partners, and other stakeholders
• Developing contracts, scopes of work, reporting tools, policies, guidance, and training supports
• Identifying service delivery challenges and opportunities for improvement and supporting accountability to OCLA’s and contractors’ race equity commitments
• Performing other duties as assigned in consultation with the Eviction Defense Program Manager, the Eviction Defense/Reentry Programs Director, the OCLA Director, and the OCLA Director’s designee

Qualifications

• Required: Attorney or non-attorney professional with substantial experience in civil legal aid, housing justice, public program administration, contract oversight, or related systems work
• Preferred: Familiarity with eviction proceedings and experience in tenant defense and housing advocacy, foreclosure prevention, or related housing stability work, especially Washington unlawful detainer proceedings
• Desired: Experience managing contracts, grants, reporting requirements or contractor performance

Supplemental Information

How To Apply: Applications for this recruitment will only be accepted electronically. Click the green “Apply” button in the upper right-hand corner to get started. To be considered for this position you must include the following with your online application: Resume, Cover letter which addresses qualifications as listed above, A list of three (3) professional references. More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read About Our Benefits