Litigation Associate Supervising Attorney

About the role

The Litigation Associate Supervising Attorney plays a key leadership role on NLSLA’s eviction defense team, overseeing and developing attorneys and legal fellows. The ideal candidate will be an experienced litigator with a strong commitment to anti-poverty work, capable of leading legal advocacy in a high volume and fast-paced environment. In this role, you would report to the Supervising Attorney. This position is exempt.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor attorneys and legal fellows.
• Support, guide, and evaluate professional development of staff.
• Oversee case management, review substantive casework, accompany new advocates to court hearings, and back up advocates and volunteers at our weekly housing clinics.
• Provide direct representation to tenants in unlawful detainer matters, as needed to support program operations.
• Serve as a member of the NLSLA Leadership Team.

Requirements

• A JD from an accredited law school and active California State Bar license.
• A minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience, from intake through trial. Jury trial experience preferred.
• Prior experience with unlawful detainer litigation and housing law preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to proactively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Passion for NLSLA mission and demonstrated commitment to advocating for the legal rights of low-income individuals.
• Passion, empathy, and compassion for supporting people from different lived experiences.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms.
• Bonus points for previous experience working in a legal aid or public interest law firm. Are bilingual in Spanish, due to the high number of Spanish-speaking residents in the community, or in any of the other Los Angeles threshold languages, which is highly valued in our community outreach efforts.

Benefits

Competitive Salary: $103,000–$117,000, based on experience.
Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on seniority, and 12 days of sick leave.
Exempt employees are eligible for compensatory time in accordance with company policy.
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of plan options, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and options for voluntary contributions, Monthly bilingual supplement for qualified employees.
Loan Repayment Assistance Program, which provides law school student loan repayment assistance for eligible individuals.
Culture of Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
Perks: Technology reimbursement to help you stay connected and equipped to do your best work.