Work With Us
We are currently hiring for three staff attorney positions.
If you are interested in exploring a career at NHLAA, please send your resume, cover letter, and three references to Employment@nhlegal.org.
After reviewing your application, we will be in touch with you.
NHLAA is seeking to hire an attorney to join its busy housing unit. Candidates should demonstrate a passion for public interest law and social justice and want to work closely with communities burdened by systemic socioeconomic barriers to prevent eviction and homelessness. The attorney will be expected to thoughtfully work with our NHLAA team, clients, and community groups to resolve individual issues, as well as systemic issues related to the eviction process. The attorney will represent clients in summary process eviction cases, as well as represent clients in court hearings, engage in negotiated settlements, and work with local social service providers that may support the client.
In addition to representing tenants in eviction proceedings in court, the position presents opportunities to work closely with community organizations, to change the culture of the courts as part of a growing cohort that will transform landlord-tenant relations over the coming years.
Summer Law Student Internships
NHLAA accepts applications for summer law student internships. Responsibilities typically include: interviewing clients, providing legal advice through oral and written communication, conducting outreach or know-your-rights programs, researching and drafting legal memos and court pleadings, and supporting attorneys with pending litigation and other advocacy projects. Law student interns (including rising 2Ls) may also have the opportunity to argue motions in court, participate in trials, or represent clients at administrative hearings. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred, but not required. Other foreign language abilities are welcome. NHLAA typically invites a group of three to six law students for internships each summer. Applicants expressing interest in summer law student internships only should contact Attorney Ellen Messali (emessali@nhlegal.org) and Cassandra Saxton (csaxton@nhlegal.org).
School-Year Law Student Internships:
We also accept applications for school-year internships. Although we do not have funds to pay interns, we are happy to sponsor students under all work study and public interest fellowship programs. Law student interns at NHLAA will work under the supervision of experienced attorneys. We cannot offer internships to 1L students. Applicants interested in an internship with NHLAA should send a resume and letter of interest to Deputy Director Elizabeth Rosenthal (erosenthal@nhlegal.org).
Fellowship Opportunities
If you are a current law students or recent law school graduate and are interested in working at NHLAA as a legal fellow, please contact Elizabeth Rosenthal (erosenthal@nhlegal.org) or Alexis Smith (asmith@nhlegal.org)