Attorney- Housing and Communities Workgroup
Description:
Under the supervison of the Managing Attorney, the staff attorney will:
- Interview and counsel clients;
- Analyze facts and law and plan case strategy;
- Draft pleadings, legal documents, trial memoranda, appellate briefs and community education materials;
- Negotiate case settlements, when appropriate;
- Participate in community collaborations;
- Try cases in Superior and Federal and pursue appeals in appropriate cases;
- Work on public policy issues impacting low income individuals and communities.
Requirements:
- Active membership in the California State Bar;
- Four to nine years experience as an attorney;
- Litigation experience in Superior and Federal Courts;
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable law and community legal needs;
- Excellent written and verbal communication;
- Experience with diverse client population;
- Experience handling a variety of legal matters, including fair housing, ,subsidized housing, predatory lending and foreclosure;
- Public policy advocacy; and
- Community lawyering experience.
To Apply:
HOW TO APPLY - Please submit a cover letter & resume to Diane Talamantez, Human Resources, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, 1102 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019; jobs@lafla.org; (323) 801-7945 via fax.
Information
Submission Deadline:
July 31, 2014
Organization Information:
Los Angeles
1102 S. Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90019
United States
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