Housing Law Staff Attorney - Evictions & Prevention

SJCL; Fresno (CA); Vor Ort; USD 71.000 - 111.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CCLS is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Housing Team in Fresno. You will handle eviction defense and affirmative litigation while supporting clients across the Central Valley. The role involves outreach events, clinics, and collaborating with volunteer attorneys to prevent homelessness.

Ideal candidates are California-licensed attorneys with at least three years of practice, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Travel may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
• Minimum three years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Collaborative, team-oriented individual able to work with colleagues and external partners.
• Ability to assume responsibility quickly, comfortable under pressure, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Have an organized, detailed approach.
• Able to use good judgment, multitask, and meet short-notice deadlines.
• Ability to work with a wide range of clients in a kind, appropriate, client-centered manner.
• Bilingual ability strongly preferred in English and at least one other language commonly spoken in the Central Valley (preferred).
• Commitment to CCLS’ mission and core values.
• Ability to travel as needed, proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used.

Aufgaben

• Work with a fast-paced eviction team, including attorneys and paralegals, to negotiate with opposing counsel, work directly with clients to help them stay housed, prepare discovery requests and responses, draft pleadings, motions and correspondence, negotiate settlements, conduct unlawful detainer bench and jury trials, and pursue appellate remedies.
• Bring strategic, affirmative litigation to prevent homelessness and improve housing conditions.
• Participate in organizing, conducting, and attending community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics across the Central Valley.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with CCLS attorneys, pro bono attorneys and volunteers, support centers, and community partners.
• Attend national or regional trainings as deemed necessary and/or helpful to CCLS, and provide training on lessons learned to other CCLS staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Client advocacy

Communication

Teamwork

Public speaking

Ausbildung

State Bar of California

Jobbeschreibung

CCLS is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Housing Team in Fresno. You will handle eviction defense and affirmative litigation while supporting clients across the Central Valley. The role involves outreach events, clinics, and collaborating with volunteer attorneys to prevent homelessness.

Ideal candidates are California-licensed attorneys with at least three years of practice, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Travel may be required.