Housing Justice Attorney - Impact Litigation

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness program

Descripción de la vacante

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is seeking an Attorney to manage limited-scope pre-eviction cases for low-income tenants and to guide or oversee paralegal work. The role emphasizes collaboration with housing advocates and community outreach on tenants’ rights.

The successful candidate will be a California-licensed attorney with strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed, including caseload-driven overtime.

Formación

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Substantive knowledge of landlord-tenant and housing law strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with empathy under stress.
• Experience mentoring or reviewing legal work.
• Collaborative mindset to work with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Flexibility to work beyond 7.0 hours including evenings/weekends.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage an active caseload of limited-scope, pre-eviction matters for low-income tenants, including eligibility screening, client interviews, research, counsel, negotiations, and coordination with government agencies.
• Support and oversee paralegal casework to ensure timely, high-quality legal assistance.
• Partner with LAFLA housing advocates to track housing trends affecting tenants and communities.
• Collaborate with the Client Intake Workgroup Managing Attorney to design and deliver community education on housing law and tenants’ rights.
• Take on other duties to support the workgroup’s mission.

Descripción del empleo

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is seeking an Attorney to manage limited-scope pre-eviction cases for low-income tenants and to guide or oversee paralegal work. The role emphasizes collaboration with housing advocates and community outreach on tenants’ rights.

The successful candidate will be a California-licensed attorney with strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed, including caseload-driven overtime.