Eviction Defense Clinic Attorney

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical benefits

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Bilingual supplements

Law student loan reimbursements

Job summary

LAFLA is seeking a Clinic Attorney to join the Eviction Defense Center team in the Greater Los Angeles area. The attorney will focus on housing clinics, counsel tenants, and work on eviction defenses, including complex matters and proactive outreach to vulnerable communities.

The role requires a California Bar license with 1–2 years in legal services, strong tenant-law knowledge, and excellent writing and public speaking skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney by the California State Bar with 1–2 years of experience in legal services.
• Knowledge of landlord-tenant law and eviction case-handling process.
• Litigation experience required.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage regular and ad hoc housing clinics, in-person or remote, workshops or outreach events.
• Implement and maintain internal systems related to clinic procedures, volunteer supervision, case tracking, reporting and compliance standards.
• Interview, counsel clients and provide legal services to tenants affected by housing problems.
• Assist pro bono attorneys, LAFLA staff and volunteers at clinics and co-counsel with pro bono attorneys as necessary.
• Work closely with community-based organizational partners.

Skills

Licensed attorney

Tenant law

Litigation

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

California Bar License

Job description

LAFLA is seeking a Clinic Attorney to join the Eviction Defense Center team in the Greater Los Angeles area. The attorney will focus on housing clinics, counsel tenants, and work on eviction defenses, including complex matters and proactive outreach to vulnerable communities.

The role requires a California Bar license with 1–2 years in legal services, strong tenant-law knowledge, and excellent writing and public speaking skills.