The D.C. Tenants’ Rights Center seeks a part-time or full-time Operations & Program Assistant to join our “low bono” law practice. DCTRC is not a typical law firm: we are constantly trying to find ways to reduce our fees while providing efficient, useful services to D.C. tenants. We’re the only private firm in D.C. that works exclusively with tenants. We represent tenants in court, but we also advise tenants on how to avoid court. Typical issues include housing code violations, failure to return security deposits, lease terminations, evictions, and illegal rent increases. We also help tenants facing housing discrimination, and we assist tenant associations asserting their building-purchase rights. 

Salary and Benefits: Starting at $45,000 (for full time); more based on experience. We also offer health insurance and generous paid time off. 

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct intake both by phone and online

• Serve as a key point of contact for our clients

• Manage attorney calendars for scheduling and monitoring of case deadlines

• Oversee weekly billing and communicate with clients about payment

• Organize staff meetings and keep the office stocked and organized

• Assist six attorneys with matters such as filing legal documents, searching public records, communicating with court clerks, and hiring process servers

• Strengthen our administrative systems, technology, and communications, all of which are fundamental to our work

Learn more and apply!