Stay Housed LA Pro Bono Coordinator and Clinic Attorney (Eviction Defense Center)
Description:
POSITION: Stay Housed LA Pro Bono Coordinator and Clinic Attorney - Eviction Defense Center
LOCATION: Ron Olson Justice Center*
SALARY: $71,060.00-$96,702.84/ DOE with excellent benefits
AVAILABILITY: Immediately
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous until position is filled.
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is the frontline law firm for low-income people in Los Angeles and is currently accepting applications for the position of Attorney. LAFLA seeks to achieve equal justice for poor and low-income people in greater Los Angeles. We change lives through direct representation, systems change, and community education.
The Organization: LAFLA (www.LAFLA.org) is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved – leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people in civil legal matters by providing direct legal representation and other legal assistance for low- income people across the Greater Los Angeles region. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the frontlines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA has over 200 employees with over 100 attorneys. LAFLA operates five neighborhood offices and several off-site locations. For more information, please visit www.lafla.org
LAFLA’s Eviction Defense Center (EDC): Has been providing full scope eviction defense, homelessness prevention and tenant resources to communities in Los Angeles County for 40 years. The EDC team includes over 20 attorneys, as well as paralegals and case managers, all who are dedicated to preserve, defend & protect tenants.
The Eviction Defense Center Clinic Attorney Position has been created to address the staggering need to educate, inform and empower tenants around housing and unlawful detainer laws throughout Los Angeles. Working with the EDC team, the clinic attorney will oversee our clinic/workshop events remotely and in person in our local communities. The clinic attorney will also be responsible for creating opportunities and recruiting students, pro bono attorneys, and community volunteers at these events. The clinic attorney will also co-counsel with pro bono attorneys on the direct representation of unlawful detainer cases in order to expand attorney representation in tenant unlawful detainer cases.
LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Clinic Attorney.
*Assigned location is subject to change during course of employment.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Licensed by the California State Bar with a minimum of two years’ experience in legal services;
• 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 while also able to work independently and exercise resourcefulness in preparation and execution of projects and tasks;
• Ability to work effectively with government agencies, staff, volunteers, students, attorneys, and community members;
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully; maintain positive relations with diverse populations and with stakeholders;
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail, show initiative, and manage time effectively;
• Ability to collect, analyze and summarize data for project planning and reporting;
• Additional language ability, preferred;
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills;
• Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.0 hour workday, including evening/weekend meetings & events as needed and workweeks in excess of 35 hours when caseload or other obligations so necessitate;
• Willingness and ability to travel offsite.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Coordinate and oversee eviction defense related clinics staffed by volunteers, tenant organizers, and LAFLA staff;
• Oversee and provide substantive legal support to volunteer attorneys who take on full scope housing cases in Los Angeles County;
• Help implement internal systems related to clinic procedure, volunteer supervision, case tracking, and reporting;
• Screen, interview and provide advice to clients affected by housing problems at clinics;
• Work with staff to develop, coordinate, and support in-person and online pro bono substantive legal trainings with LAFLA staff and broader legal community;
• Conduct presentations and trainings on eviction defense at law schools, law firms and community forums;
• Help develop substantive legal guides and resources for trainings and projects; and
• Other duties as assigned.
To Apply:
HOW TO APPLY - Please submit a cover letter and resume online to edcjobs@lafla.org. Include “Clinic Attorney – Eviction Defense Center”
Benefits & 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. Employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend. INTRODUCTORY PERIOD - A one-year introductory period will be required. VACCINATION POLICY AND COVID-19 PROTOCOLS – LAFLA requires all staff, including new hires, to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and have received at least one COVID-19 booster shot. If hired, all employees must present proof of vaccination by their start date. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing 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, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process or expect to require an accommodation if hired, please contact humanresources@lafla.org. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.
Information
Submission Deadline:
June 24, 2023
Organization Information:
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
United States
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