Attorney – Santa Monica Right to Counsel (Stay Housed LA)

About the role

The Attorney position is part of the Santa Monica Right to Counsel (Stay Housed LA) project, which aims to bring much-needed eviction defense resources to tenants in Los Angeles County.

Responsibilities

• Litigate eviction cases, on behalf of Santa Monica tenants, in the Santa Monica courthouse
• Interview and counsel clients affected by housing problems in Santa Monica
• Participate in recurring clinics and other community outreach projects for both the Santa Monica residents, as well as Stay Housed LA
• Work on policy issues relating to eviction and/or housing
• Represent subsidized housing clients at administrative hearings and writs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Active membership in the California State Bar
• Knowledge of landlord-tenant housing law and the eviction process preferred
• Litigation experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of low-income persons
• Demonstrated ability to function professionally and effectively within a highly stressful environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively with government agencies, staff, volunteers, students, attorneys, and community members
• Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.0 hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and workweeks in excess of 35 hours when caseload or other obligations so necessitate

Qualifications

• $85,000k – $88,400k/ annually DOE, with excellent benefits
• Immediately
• Continuous until position is filled

Benefits and Compensation

LAFLA offers a diverse environment with competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend. Please visit here for our salary scale for union, non-management staff.

Commitment to Employee Wellness

Due to the mission-driven nature of the organization, LAFLA is committed to a healthy work-life balance for all staff. In addition to a hybrid work schedule and robust benefits package, LAFLA staff enjoy wellness-related benefits and employee assistance programs through our offered medical plans, as well as Wellness Friday video sessions, a wellness content library, 15 LAFLA observed holidays, and generous time off benefits.

Sustainable Hybrid Work Schedule

LAFLA has recently adopted a sustainable schedule whereby employees get several Fridays off during the year. Depending on job classifications, some LAFLA staff are working on a manager-approved hybrid work schedule, with the ability to work remotely up to half the week, if preferred, after the probationary period. The successful candidate must be local and willing to work from the assigned LAFLA location.

Application

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume online to smjobs@lafla.org. Include "Attorney - Santa Monica Right to Counsel" in the subject line.

Probationary Period

A one-year probationary period will be required.

EEO Statement

LAFLA is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.