Housing Court Litigation Services

The Chelsea Housing Authority is seeking proposals from qualified Massachusetts-licensed law firms to provide housing court litigation and related legal services on an as-needed basis. The selected firm will provide services including summary process actions, evictions, reasonable accommodation responses, advisory opinions, grievances, and related representation in the Chelsea District Court, Eastern Division of the Housing Court, and other forums as required. The firm will work under the direction of and in collaboration with the CHA Executive Director and/or Deputy Director, and their designee(s). The contract term is three years, and the CHA will reimburse the attorney/firm for time spent on cases and work assigned at an hourly rate that includes out-of-pocket expenses. • The firm must have at least five years of experience in public law matters, including litigation in state and/or federal courts, and documented experience with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD). • The firm must demonstrate the ability to respond promptly to CHA needs relating to emergency court actions or other emergency legal matters. • The firm must provide a description of its approach to case management and how it will ensure prompt response to CHA requests. • The firm must submit a fully completed Fee Proposal Form in a separate sealed envelope. • The firm must provide written responses on all CHA resident requests for reasonable accommodations.