Description:

Responsibilities:

Provide legal services (advice, negotiation, litigation & administrative advocacy) to low-income mobilehome owners in both affirmative and defensive matters, including but not limited to:
Unlawful detainers
Investigation and representation in homeowner complaints against mobilehome park owners, including habitability and utility billing issues, interference with sale of mobilehomes, and discrimination complaints
Representation in civil suits against mobilehome parks related to violations of the Mobiehome Residence Law and Park breaches of lease agreements
Assist callers with mobilehome ownership matters via a multi-office legal advice hotline.
Represent mobilehome owners in unlawful detainer matters, including travel to court as needed.
Review/supervise the work product of Community Workers and Support Staff relating to all clients being advised or represented in mobilehome matters.
Develop leadership in working with the community, clients, and other advocacy groups related to mobilehome impact issues.
Participate in training, case reviews, staff meetings, and other A 501 Non-Profit Legal and Political Advocacy Group activities.
Prepare and provide community education regarding mobilehome owner legal rights.
Collaborate with members of the private bar as necessary.
Maintain contemporaneous time and client records in the case management system.
Maintain a great working relationship with all staff.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Qualities of our ideal candidate: We intend to bring a candidate with as many of the following qualifications and qualities as possible:

Required Education and Experience:

Admitted to practice law in the State of CA, eligible for California's Provisionally Licensed Lawyer program, or eligible to practice as a Registered Legal Services Attorney, or admitted before the court of any state and willing to take the next CA bar.
Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Prior civil litigation experience is preferred.
Able to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Good people skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population.
Bilingual fluency preferred but not required.

Experience - Entry Level

Preferred Education and Experience:

Juris Doctor Degree
At least 6+ months' experience handling cases in civil litigation
A highly qualified and desirable candidate would also have the following:
Experience working with low-income families and communities.
Experience in a non-profit legal services environment.
Prior experience in legal services and additional language ability are relevant.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.