Temporary Housing Attorney — Evictions Clinic (Hybrid)

Counsel for Justice; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Clinic coverage at courthouses

Job summary

Counsel for Justice (CFJ) is seeking a Temporary Staff Attorney – Housing in Los Angeles to provide eviction defense and housing law services. The role supports CFJ’s Housing Project, including clinics at major courthouses, with supervision of volunteers and real-time document review.

The position may be full-time or part-time (~20 hours/week), with a hybrid remote/in-person arrangement. Salary range targets experienced attorneys; California Bar admission required.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• At least one year of experience in eviction and housing law.
• Experience providing self-help legal services, especially in a court-based setting, preferred.
• Experience supervising, training, or supporting pro-bono attorneys preferred.
• Strong legal writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative team environment.
• Spanish language skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CFJ’s unlawful detainer answer clinic for self-represented tenants, including real-time supervision and review of work completed by pro bono volunteers.
• Provide legal information and procedural guidance to tenants facing eviction and review court forms and other case-related documents.
• Support the continued development and implementation of housing-related self-help clinic services, including services related to discovery, as needed.
• Develop and maintain templates, training materials, and clinic workflows that help tenants understand court procedures and prepare required filings.
• For a full-time attorney, handle a limited number of eviction defense matters, depending on program needs and caseload capacity.
• Maintain timely and accurate client and case information in CFJ’s case-management system.
• Assist with the training and support of pro bono volunteers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the role.

Skills

Legal writing

Client communication

Team collaboration

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

J.D. and CA Bar

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Counsel for Justice (CFJ) is seeking a Temporary Staff Attorney – Housing in Los Angeles to provide eviction defense and housing law services. The role supports CFJ’s Housing Project, including clinics at major courthouses, with supervision of volunteers and real-time document review.

The position may be full-time or part-time (~20 hours/week), with a hybrid remote/in-person arrangement. Salary range targets experienced attorneys; California Bar admission required.