Description:
Description:For 50 years, An American Non-Profit Human and Poverty Rights Organization has provided high-quality, free legal services to Los Angeles' most vulnerable residents. In that tradition, An American Non-Profit Human and Poverty Rights Organization is seeking dedicated attorneys to join our Eviction Defense Project (EDP). The project fights to eliminate homelessness by providing litigation-based direct services to residential tenants in Los Angeles County facing eviction. EDP is part of the Right to Counsel Coalition and Stay Housed L.A. initiative.
This position is eligible for An American Non-Profit Human and Poverty Rights Organization' hybrid/remote workplace designation. While the primary workplace is An American Non-Profit Human and Poverty Rights Organization's offices, at the discretion of the immediate supervisor, the employee may be permitted to work remotely or may be required to work in other locations depending on workload/business obligations.
Essential Duties:
- Under the supervision of a manager, litigate eviction cases which includes: interviewing clients; drafting court forms, pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence; engaging in discovery practice; negotiating with outside parties; representing clients in Los Angeles County Courthouses and conducting jury trials.
- Perform case management duties, including but not limited to maintaining case files pursuant to agency practices and procedures;
- Provide counsel and advice and limited scope representation to clients on a wide variety of legal issues that may include eviction defense;
- Co-counsel with pro bono volunteers to represent clients in eviction cases and other housing matters;
- Collaborate with Development Staff to meet all relevant grant reporting requirements, including helping compile and interpret data and draft narratives;
- Assist with trainings, know-your-rights presentations, and/or outreach events on issues related to housing to staff, partners, and community members as needed (virtually and, to the extent appropriate and permissible, in-person); and
- Other assignments as deemed appropriate.
Requirements:
- Active member of California State Bar in good standing (required);
- Minimum four (4) years of eviction defense litigation experience (required; jury trial experience strongly preferred);
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (strongly preferred);
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment (required);
- Ability and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County (required), including with a private vehicle and valid California driver's license (preferred);
- Exceptionally organized, self-motivated, and goal-oriented (required);
- Willingness and ability to conduct jury trials, with appropriate supervision and training (required);
- Willingness to train and work with volunteer attorneys and students (required);
- Work well as part of a team but also be able to work independently with minimal to moderate supervision (required);
- Understanding and commitment to An American Non-Profit Human and Poverty Rights Organization's mission of equal justice for all and An American Non-Profit Human and Poverty Rights Organization's core values of leadership, community-based advocacy, and innovation (required); and
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (required).
