Attorney - Eviction Defense Center (Multiple Positions)

Company: The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

POSITION: Attorney - Eviction Defense Center (Multiple Positions)
LOCATION: TBD*
SALARY: $80,000 - $109,485.52 DOE with excellent benefits
AVAILABILITY: Immediately
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous until position is filled.
Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area? If yes, LAFLA is the place for you!
The Organization: LAFLA 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. Celebrating 95 years of service to Los Angeles communities, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles. LAFLA has more than 200 employees, including more than 100 attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future. 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 also engages in impact litigation to help enact long-term systemic change-actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved. For more information, please visit www.lafla.org.
The Project: Stay Housed L.A. is a new project to bring much-needed eviction defense resources to tenants in Los Angeles County communities and may be the first step towards a "Right to Counsel" for tenant eviction defense. LAFLA's Eviction Defense Center, which supports Stay Housed L.A., will work in collaboration with other internal and external eviction defense projects as well as a multi-organizational coalition.
LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Attorney.
*Assigned location is subject to change during the course of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS:

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• Active membership in the California State Bar;
  
• Knowledge of landlord-tenant law, housing law, and the eviction process preferred;
  
• Litigation and policy 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;
  
• Ability to work effectively with government agencies, staff, volunteers, students, attorneys, and community members;
  
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills;
  
• Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.0 hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and workweeks in excess of 35 hours when caseload or other obligations necessitate.
  
  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
  
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  • Litigate eviction cases in various courthouses such as Long Beach, Compton, Inglewood, and/or Santa Monica;
    
  • Interview and counsel clients affected by housing problems;
    
  • Participate in clinics and other community outreach projects;
    
  • Work on policy issues relating to eviction and/or housing;
    
  • Represent subsidized housing clients at administrative hearings and writs;
    
  • Other duties as assigned.
    
  • Contribute to the organization's DEI plan and goals, supporting all DEI initiatives and promoting inclusion.
    
    To view LAFLA's Commitment to DEI, please go to .
    HOW TO APPLY - Please submit a cover letter and resume online to edcjobs@lafla.org. Include "Attorney - Right to Counsel" in the subject line.
    PROBATIONARY PERIOD - A one-year probationary period will be required.
    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse staff and we particularly encourage applications from people of color, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, and others whose background may contribute to more effective representation of low-income people and underserved communities.
    The organization 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.
    BENEFITS AND 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. Eligible employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend. Please visit for our salary scale for union, non-management staff.
    HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE - Depending on job classifications, some LAFLA staff are working on a manager approved hybrid work schedule, with the ability to work remotely up to half the week, if preferred, after the probationary period. The successful candidate must be local and willing to work from the assigned LAFLA office.
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