Supervising Attorney Housing (Hybrid)

Community Legal Aid SoCal; Norwalk (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal experience

Housing law

Supervisory experience

Tenant representation

Litigation

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Attention to detail

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Juris Doctor & California attorney

Tools

Microsoft Office

LegalServer

Lawyaw

Job description

Description

Are you ready to use your experience to make a difference in the community?

At Community Legal Aid SoCal, we advocate for justice, housing stability, and dignity for the communities we serve across Los Angeles and Orange Counties.The Housing Supervising Attorney will supervise a team of staff attorneys and paralegals located in Los Angeles County. The team provides a full range of housing legal services and primarily focuses on unlawful detainer matters. This full-time, exempt position reports to the Directing Attorney for Client Services and is based in the Compton or Norwalk office.

Responsibilities

• Lead & supervise a team of attorneys and paralegals across LA County (primarily Compton/Norwalk, with flexibility to support other offices.
• Oversee housing litigation, including trials, discovery, and full representation in 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 partner community-based organizations.
• Maintain a limited caseload to stay connected to the work and clients.
• Participate in recruitment efforts, interviews, and other aspects of the hiring process within CLA SoCal.
• Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization.

Education

• Juris Doctor & Licensed California attorney in good standing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience with a strong background in Housing Law and tenant representation.
• Experience in supervising, mentoring, and managing a team.
• Deep knowledge of unlawful detainer litigation, subsidized housing, and tenant protections.
• Experience in the litigation process including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and representing tenants at bench and jury trials.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, organization, and leadership skills.
• Trauma-informed and empathetic driven mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, LegalServer, and form generation tools like Lawyaw.
• Valid driver’s license or other reliable transportation (travel required).
• Bilingual – Preferred.

Holistic Benefits

• 35-hour workweek - the work dictates the work schedule; some positions may work weekends or evenings.
• Hybrid Schedule
• 16 paid holidays + PTO (including wellness days) starting Day 1
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Student loan reimbursement program
• Bilingual bonus pay for qualified staff

Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) is a welcoming and hopeful non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the legal needs of low-income residents and seniors throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties.

We provide equal employment opportunities.

including people of different abilities, religions, identities, orientations, nationalities, and ethnicities.

All individuals who are seeking a welcoming environment who celebrate and value the unique characteristics of every member of the team who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at CLA SoCal.