Senior Staff Attorney — Housing & Tenant Justice
Public Law Center
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Job summary
Public Law Center in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney for the Housing & Homelessness Prevention Unit. The role focuses on providing direct representation for tenants, pursuing impact litigation and policy advocacy, and mentoring staff.
The attorney will work largely from the office with some remote work possible, and travel to various sites in Orange County. The successful candidate will have a California Bar and at least five years of experience in housing-related litigation,
Qualifications
- Active California Bar membership or eligibility to practice under Multijurisdictional Practice Program.
- Minimum of five years’ experience, including at least three years in state court litigation.
- Experience in housing and unlawful detainer cases preferred.
Responsibilities
- Handle a diverse caseload for low-income tenants, including eviction defense and housing discrimination.
- Assist with impact litigation and policy advocacy.
- Monitor changes in laws affecting housing legal services and ensure compliance.
- Provide supervision or training to less-experienced staff and assist with community outreach.
- Travel within Orange County and surrounding counties as required.
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Job description
Public Law Center in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney for the Housing & Homelessness Prevention Unit. The role focuses on providing direct representation for tenants, pursuing impact litigation and policy advocacy, and mentoring staff.
The attorney will work largely from the office with some remote work possible, and travel to various sites in Orange County. The successful candidate will have a California Bar and at least five years of experience in housing-related litigation,
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