Senior Supervising Attorney — Housing & Tenant Rights

Public Law Center; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick/wellness days

Retirement plan match

Wi‑Fi & cell phone stipend

Bilingual pay premium

Job summary

Public Law Center in Southern California seeks a Supervising Attorney for its Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit. You will supervise staff, handle eviction defenses and housing cases, mentor clinicians, and participate in community advocacy and outreach across Orange County.

The role requires in-office work several days weekly, strong litigation experience, and leadership to ensure high-quality legal services for low-income tenants.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership or eligibility.
• Minimum five years of legal experience, with three years in state court litigation.
• Experience in housing and unlawful detainer preferred.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work in office several days per week with some travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead supervision of four to five staff and volunteers.
• Handle diverse tenant caseload including evictions and housing disputes; in-court representation required.
• Assist with impact litigation and policy advocacy.
• Ensure grant compliance, prepare reports, and support audits.
• Provide trainings and outreach to the community.
• Participate in leadership and governance activities.

Skills

California Bar Membership

Housing litigation experience

Supervising legal staff

Public speaking

Grant/compliance awareness

LegalServer familiarity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

LegalServer

Job description

Public Law Center in Southern California seeks a Supervising Attorney for its Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit. You will supervise staff, handle eviction defenses and housing cases, mentor clinicians, and participate in community advocacy and outreach across Orange County.

The role requires in-office work several days weekly, strong litigation experience, and leadership to ensure high-quality legal services for low-income tenants.