Housing Attorney

Organization

Justice North is a nonprofit civil legal aid organization providing free legal services to low-income individuals across northern Minnesota. Formed through the merger of Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota and Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota, Justice North serves clients in both urban and rural communities with a commitment to equity, dignity, and access to justice. We provide a full range of poverty law services and partner closely with community organizations, courts, and service providers to help clients achieve safety, stability, and long-term solutions to legal problems.

Position Summary

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

Qualifications

• 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

Working Conditions

This position is hybrid/remote with occasional in-person office days for outreach, trainings, and events.

Compensation and Benefits

Justice North offers a competitive salary based on experience, with a range of $80,000–$110,000, depending on experience, and an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and disability insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan; exceptionally generous paid time off; and paid federal holidays.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references through BambooHR. Justice North is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
Deadline to Apply: May 1, 2026

Apply here: https://justicenorth.bamboohr.com/careers/71

Justice North is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Justice North is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process may contact Justice North Human Resources.