Housing Supervising Attorney: Lead LA County Team (Hybrid)

Community Legal Aid SoCal; Norwalk (CA); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

35-hour workweek

Hybrid Schedule

16 paid holidays + PTO starting Day 1

Medical, dental, vision, life, long‑0t

401(k) with employer contribution

Student loan reimbursement

Bilingual bonus pay for qualifiedStaff

Descripción de la vacante

Community Legal Aid SoCal seeks a Housing Supervising Attorney to lead a team of staff attorneys and paralegals handling housing needs across Los Angeles County, primarily Compton/Norwalk. The role focuses on unlawful detainer matters, eviction defense, and policy advocacy, reporting to the Directing Attorney for Client Services and based in Compton or Norwalk.

The role requires a California-licensed attorney with 5+ years in housing law, supervisory experience, and strong litigation skills in

Formación

• Juris Doctor and licensed California attorney in good standing.
• 5+ years of legal experience with housing law and tenant representation.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and managing a team.
• Deep knowledge of unlawful detainer, subsidized housing, and tenant protections.
• Experience in litigation including drafting pleadings, discovery, and trials.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, organization, and leadership.
• Trauma-informed and empathetic approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, LegalServer, and Lawyaw.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation (travel required).
• Bilingual – preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise a team of attorneys and paralegals across LA County (Compton/Norwalk, with flexibility to support other offices).
• Oversee housing litigation, including trials, discovery, and eviction defense.
• Train and mentor staff, provide monthly case reviews, co-counsel cases, and support professional development.
• Coordinate with external partners like Stay Housed LA and the Right to Counsel Coalition.
• Develop workflows for delivering legal services, set team priorities, and manage grant deliverables.
• Deliver Know-Your-Rights presentations and lead outreach efforts.
• Drive systemic impact through policy advocacy and community collaboration with partners.
• Maintain a limited caseload to stay connected to the work and clients.
• Participate in recruitment, interviews, and other hiring processes within CLA SoCal.
• Perform other duties as required to meet organizational needs.

Conocimientos

Legal experience

Housing law

Supervisory experience

Tenant representation

Litigation

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Attention to detail

MS Office

Driver's license

Educación

Juris Doctor & California attorney

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

LegalServer

Lawyaw

Descripción del empleo

Community Legal Aid SoCal seeks a Housing Supervising Attorney to lead a team of staff attorneys and paralegals handling housing needs across Los Angeles County, primarily Compton/Norwalk. The role focuses on unlawful detainer matters, eviction defense, and policy advocacy, reporting to the Directing Attorney for Client Services and based in Compton or Norwalk.

The role requires a California-licensed attorney with 5+ years in housing law, supervisory experience, and strong litigation skills in