Housing Attorney - Pre-Eviction & Tenant Rights, Hybrid

Management Information Exchange; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four day work week

Comprehensive benefits package

Parking/transit reimbursement

Job summary

Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc. (MHAS) is hiring a Housing Attorney focused on Stay Housed L.A. partnership work for tenants with mental health disabilities. The role emphasizes pre-eviction legal services and collaboration with housing providers and community groups.

Senior Attorneys may handle higher-expertise cases and provide training to staff. This is a hybrid position based in the Los Angeles area, with a four-day work week and extensive benefits. candidatos must possess a J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active membership in the California State Bar.
• Experience level: Senior Attorney >=4 years, Staff Attorney otherwise.
• Commitment to serving tenants with mental health disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent legal assistance including advisory, research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy.
• Identify legal issues and devise effective strategies for clients.
• Maintain an independent caseload and support other cases as needed.
• Research unfamiliar areas of law using appropriate tools.
• Draft clear legal documents with audience-appropriate language.
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff and partner organizations.
• Supervise law clerks and collaborate with pro bono partners.
• Assist with project administration, reporting, and policy work.

Education

J.D. degree and active California State Bar membership

Job description

Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc. (MHAS) is hiring a Housing Attorney focused on Stay Housed L.A. partnership work for tenants with mental health disabilities. The role emphasizes pre-eviction legal services and collaboration with housing providers and community groups.

Senior Attorneys may handle higher-expertise cases and provide training to staff. This is a hybrid position based in the Los Angeles area, with a four-day work week and extensive benefits. candidatos must possess a J.D.