Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
MLRI seeks an experienced attorney with a background in affordable housing preservation. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Responsibilities: Provide support to residents, legal aid and community groups to preserve privately owned affordable housing, including naturally occurring affordable housing, and manufactured housing. Activities include preserving the affordability of individual developments, outreach to and support for residents; property research; developing legal and other strategies; negotiating with owners; outreach to allies, and professionals to support preservation, and policy advocacy on affordable housing preservation. With the Housing Practice Group facilitate statewide housing coalitions, and take on specific advocacy, support, and other projects as they arise. About MLRI: Founded in 1968, MLRI is a nationally recognized nonprofit anti-poverty law and policy center that provides statewide advocacy and leadership in advancing laws, policies, and practices that secure economic, racial, and social justice for low-income people and communities. Full job description: mlri.org/careers/ see “Affordable Housing Preservation Attorney.”
To Apply: Email the following required materials: 1) cover letter outlining interest and qualifications; 2) resume; and 3) one to two legal writing samples to [email protected]. All required materials must be submitted to be considered. No phone calls please.