BILINGUAL SPANISH SPEAKING STAFF ATTORNEY HOUSING UNIT – SEPTEMBER 2026 jobs in United States
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Community Legal Services of Philadelphia · 2 days ago

BILINGUAL SPANISH SPEAKING STAFF ATTORNEY HOUSING UNIT – SEPTEMBER 2026

positionPhiladelphia, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia is seeking bilingual Spanish speaking staff attorneys for their Housing Unit, which focuses on preventing homelessness through legal advocacy. The role involves representing tenants in various housing-related matters and engaging in policy and community advocacy to improve housing access for low-income individuals and families.

AdviceConsultingLegal
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Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Represent clients in eviction proceedings and other housing-related legal matters
Engage in non-litigation advocacy, including policy and legislative initiatives
Provide supervision and support to paralegals, social workers, and interns
Conduct client interviews, investigations, and prepare legal documents for court
Establish connections with community and government agencies to develop advocacy strategies

Qualification

Legal advocacyLitigation experienceBilingual SpanishProject managementPeople skillsCommitment to justiceTeam playerCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Strong team player eager to work in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
Commitment to high quality, compassionate representation for clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to handle direct service cases and impact cases of a complex nature
Ability to work cooperatively with staff at all levels of the organization
Excellent people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population
Demonstrated commitment to racial and economic justice

Benefits

100% employer paid medical (including gender affirming care)
Life, and short/long-term disability benefits
A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution
Generous leave package, including 13 paid holidays and five personal holidays each year

Company

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

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Community Legal Services of Philadelphia is a non-profit firm that offers legal and consumer protection services to the community.
dateFounded in 1966
location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://clsphila.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Li Clavijo, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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Brenda Marrero
Chief Operating Officer
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Recent News

https://www.inquirer.com
Philly is ‘rare’ city where eviction filings dropped and stayed down. Here’s why.
2025-02-18
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