Description:

For over 50 years, An American Non-Profit Human and Poverty Rights Organization has set the standard for innovation and excellence in social and economic justice. Bet Tzedek is seeking a determined, organized, and zealous attorney to work in our new coordinated service delivery program.

This position is eligible for An American Non-Profit Human and Poverty Rights Organization' hybrid/remote workplace designation. At the discretion of the immediate supervisor, the employee may be required to work in the office or other locations to meet workload/business obligations. This requirement may be on a temporary or ongoing basis.

Requirements:
Essential Duties:

Attend monthly clinics to provide legal advice and limited scope representation to individuals who are at risk of eviction or have experienced eviction
Collaborate with Bet Tzedek's Community Outreach Coordinator, NCJW|LA, and Community Coalition to develop and review education and training materials
Train case managers at social service organizations on how to enforce their clients' general housing rights and fair housing rights
Provide legal representation, limited-scope representation, and counsel and advice to tenants and unhoused residents to remove barriers to safe, stable, and affordable housing
Litigate landlord-tenant cases, including filing motions to seal eviction records and regularly representing clients in settlement negotiations
Provide legal services to prevent and appeal terminations from the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program
Enforce the fair housing rights of housed and unhoused individuals by writing demand letters and filing Civil Rights Department complaints
Write reasonable accommodation letters to obtain or preserve access to safe, affordable housing
Write demand letters to enforce the rights of tenants experiencing address harassment, illegal rent increases, and violations of the implied warranty of habitability

Qualifications:

Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, Bet Tzedek's mission of equal justice for all and Bet Tzedek's core values of leadership, community-based advocacy, and innovation (required)
Active member of California State Bar in good standing (required)
Ability to work independently while receiving case support and supervision (required)
Minimum two years' experience working in non-profit legal services (preferred)
Experience in landlord-tenant law (required)
Experience in fair housing law (required)
Demonstrated commitment to applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in performance of job duties (required)