Staff Attorney Housing Law (Hybrid)

Position Description

The Housing Staff Attorney will work as a member of the housing team to serve and represent low-income and senior tenants who are facing eviction in Los Angeles County. This full-time exempt position reports to the Supervising Attorney and is based in Compton.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload representing tenants in unlawful detainer matters, including handling negotiations, settlements and trials.
• Advise tenants on landlord/tenant issues.
• Actively participate in community groups and coalitions on issues impacting service-eligible populations.
• Engage in community outreach, including conducting know your rights presentations.
• Represent clients, counsel, and advise clients in legal matters.
• Maintain detailed and accurate case notes and timekeeping in case management system (LegalServer).
• Interview clients, effectively and efficiently communicate with clients.
• Engage in case investigation, witness interviews, factual and legal research.
• Research and write pleadings, memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Engage in negotiation and settlement discussions with adverse parties and their legal representatives.
• Engage in policy advocacy, coordinate, and collaborate in policy campaigns with partner community-based organizations to improve systemic issues.
• Work with a multi-cultural perspective.
• Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization.