Fair Housing Attorney

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP

. Assist clients with analysis of fair housing issues .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJunior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fair housing and landlord-tenant law, with strong legal writing and negotiation skills. Capable of conducting thorough analyses and drafting compliance documents under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D.Active California Bar LicenseFair Housing Law ExperienceLandlord-Tenant Law ExperienceLegal Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal AnalysisDrafting AgreementsLease Document ReviewOpinion Letter DraftingNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsIndependent JudgmentCreative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Pro Law

Certifications & Qualifications

California Bar License

Industry Keywords

Fair Housing ComplianceReasonable AccommodationsFair Housing AdvocacyLegal WritingBilingual in Spanish

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist clients with analysis of fair housing issues
Draft letters to residents, fair housing advocacy groups, and opposing counsel
Draft agreements for reasonable accommodations and modifications
Review lease documents for fair housing compliance
Draft opinion letters
Work with property owners and managers to help them avoid potential fair housing liability

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D.
Active California Bar license
1-2 years of experience practicing landlord-tenant and/or fair housing law
Excellent legal writing and negotiation skills
Ability to assimilate a set of facts, provide analysis, and prepare responses under short deadlines
Ability to exercise independent judgment and think outside the box
Strong interpersonal skills
Candidates must reside in California
Preferred: Both fair housing and landlord-tenant experience
Preferred: Pro Law experience
Preferred: Experience writing articles for industry publications
Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid vacation
Sick time
Work-life balance
Professional growth and opportunities
Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options within California
Phone or video interviews, with possible in-person interviews for finalists