Affordable Housing & Litigation Attorney

  • CA Housing Finance Agency
  • Sacramento, California
  • Full Time
and Duties

** Were looking for an Attorney IV with a solid foundation in housing or real estate lawno need to be an expert in both multifamily and single family programs. If you bring strong analytical skills and relevant housing experience, we will provide training to build your expertise across all program areas. This role offers meaningful legal work, excellent work-life balance, and the State of Californias outstanding benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and a secure retirement plan .**

Under the general direction of the Assistant General Counsel, the Attorney IV provides expert level legal support for the Agencys Multifamily and Single Family lending programs, including performing litigation duties, conducting statutory and regulatory analyses and making recommendations on proposed regulations and legislation on affordable housing.

Desirable Qualifications:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

  • Experience and/or knowledge in single family and/or multifamily affordable housing
  • Experience with civil litigation
  • Experience working with governmental entity
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, judgment, and confidentiality.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

The position is headquartered in Sacramento, California. Candidates who reside outside of the Sacramento area are welcome to apply; however, all employees MUST live in the state of California. For incumbents who do not live within commuting distance of Sacramento, full-time telework may be allowed, with periodic in-person attendance required based on the operational needs of the Agency. For candidates who reside in the Sacramento area, hybrid telework schedules are available. The amount of telework is at CalHFAs discretion and is based on operational needs. In-person attendance will be required weekly.

Our office is in 500 Capitol Mall , a high-rise building conveniently located in downtown Sacramento with access to public transportation (light rail and bus) and freeways (I-5, 99, and Business 80). It is one block from Downtown Commons (DOCO), the Golden 1 Center, and many restaurants. Employees also have free access to the gym located in the building.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employers in the U.S. CalHFA is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

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Job ID: 522065102
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2026

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