Staff Attorney

About the role

We’re seeking a licensed attorney to join our eviction defense team. The Staff Attorney will be an integral part of a dynamic team of advocates at four public interest law offices working on a pilot project examining the impact of legal services on individuals, the court and the community in the Unlawful Detainer system.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel and advice on a variety of housing matters and represent tenants in administrative hearings with local housing authorities and through trial in unlawful detainer proceedings.
• Manage a varied caseload.
• Prepare educational materials.
• Participate in community events.
• Collaborate with pro bono partners.
• Train and supervise students, support staff and other volunteers working with the program.
• In some cases, work on policy issues related to housing/evictions and court appearances when appropriate.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• An active California State Bar license.
• Minimum 2-3 Years of experience in Housing Law, preferably eviction defense.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively with staff and volunteers.
• Enjoy working with the public and available to work core hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Passion about public service work.
• 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.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Windows, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms.

Bonus points

• 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $85,000-$93,000, based on experience.

Schedule

Core hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.