Legal Assistant Housing Justice Project

Mission

The King County Bar Association promotes and supports a diverse and collegial membership; works with the judiciary to achieve excellence, equity, and accessibility in the administration of justice; and benefits the community through public service and engagement in public policy.

The Housing Justice Project (HJP) is a homelessness prevention program providing accessible legal services to low-income, residential tenants facing eviction in King County. Legal assistance is provided through counsel and advice, negotiated settlements, limited representation at Show Cause hearings, and/or referrals depending on tenants’ needs and financial eligibility.

Position Mission

The Legal Assistant is responsible for: a) screening tenants and conducting intakes b) tracking deadlines and filings dates for court actions; c) assist with court filings and assembling required documents; d) assist with eviction data entry and tracking. Reports to the HJP Program Manager, Lead Attorney, and/or Managing Attorney at Housing Justice Project.

The position is currently hybrid with weekly in-person clinic responsibilities. The position may transition to a remote or permanent in-person position subject to changes in office policy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Advocacy:

• Staff in-person clinics in Kent or Seattle and conduct in-person intakes;
• Screen tenants in and outside of court;
• Complete rental assistance applications with clients; coordinate with staff, clients, and landlords/opposing counsel on rental assistance cases;
• Support attorneys working on cases, especially nonpayment of rent cases;
• Assist clients with accessing community resources and supportive services;
• Assist with eviction data entry into Legalserver
• Assemble court filings and other legal materials;
• Provide case management services to HJP clients facing eviction;
• Provide additional, non-legal supports/resources to clients as needed;
• Work with tenants on post-writs to put together pleadings, drafts, and filings;
• Convey messages from attorneys to clients regarding pro se help and general legal information; and
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with court filings and preparing legal paperwork for defending tenants in unlawful detainers;
• Familiarity with appellate court filings;
• Familiarity with Legalserver and client management systems;
• Ability to work on short deadlines and in a fast-paced environment;
• Attention to detail, especially ledgers, accounting documentation, and compliance;
• Ability to work with groups and teams;
• Experience working with vulnerable populations experiencing risk of housing loss.
• Ability to track and consistently meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing issues facing low-income and vulnerable people;
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate and lead;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people;
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of race, bias, discrimination, and differential treatment of communities disproportionately composed of Black, Indigenous, and people of color, individuals who identify as LGBTQ or other sexual minorities, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, limited English speaking persons, and others who have been historically marginalized in rental housing markets and in the law and justice system
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Ability to analyze information quickly and work well in a fast-paced environment;
• Creative problem solving;
• Proficiency with technology including MS Word, Adobe, case management systems, Excel, and Outlook

ABOUT KCBA

Founded in 1886, KCBA is a membership legal organization with over 4,700 attorney members, over 75 staff and an annual budget of $10,000,000.As a unionized workplace and an equal opportunity employer, KCBA is committed to upholding an equity and justice-based organizational environment for the public, the client communities it serves, its members, its Boards, its staff and its volunteers. This means the organization actively promotes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork, and productivity among people who are diverse in work background; lived and professional experience; immigration status and citizenship; education; race and ethnicity; national origin; sexual orientation; age; indigenous group membership; religious preference; marital status; sensory, mental, and physical abilities; social class; gender identity; veteran status, as well as other differences relevant to equity and justice. The resulting diversity is both a source of organizational strength and a matter of fundamental human fairness.

Please note, one of KCBA’s programs supports attorneys working with parents and guardians of at risk children. As a result, certain

convictions would make an applicant ineligible. If you need a reasonable

accommodation for the application process, have questions regarding

eligibility, or have vaccination questions, contact Len Roden at lenr@kcba.org.

POSITION DETAILS

This is a non-exempt full-time position requiring occasional local travel within King County. Salary range is from $64,608.00 to $67,608.00 annually. Benefits include employer-paid healthcare, 401k plan with automatic employer contribution, flexible spending account, professional development opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave and more.

TO APPLY

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but priority will be given to those who apply by 5:00 p.m. February 13, 2026 via email. Make “HJP Legal Assistant” your subject line

and send a letter of interest that addresses any lived or professional

experience that would contribute to our advocacy, resume, and three references

to: HR@kcba.org.

Benefits include employer-paid healthcare, 401k plan with automatic employer contribution, flexible spending account, professional development opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave and more.