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. An American Non-Profit Human and Poverty Rights Organization is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project (PEHP), which provides comprehensive, trauma-informed, wrap-around legal services designed to remove barriers faced by community members in Los Angeles County who are at-risk of homelessness.

This position will serve as a senior advisor to staff attorneys providing expert insight and guidance on substantive legal issues arising in client matters. Under the supervision of the Directing Attorney, the Staff Attorney, Tenant Defense & Homelessness Prevention will support the needs of the department by training advocates, addressing staff questions and client concerns regarding legal issues presented, and serving as the policy expert and “go-to” person for all substantive housing-related issues. The staff member will carry a limited caseload focused primarily on eviction prevention and defense work.

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:

Provide substantive mentorship and guidance on unlawful detainer and other housing-related cases, collaborating with staff at all levels to support assignments, deadlines, and staff and client needs.
Assist with facilitating case review and other staff convenings.
Represent clients in various forums, including administrative hearings and Los Angeles Superior Court proceedings, with a particular focus on more complex matters;
Mentor staff in representing clients in various forums, including administrative law and superior court proceedings.
Provide trainings on housing-related issues to staff and other partners, as needed.
Co-counsel with pro bono volunteers and other staff members to represent clients.
Collaborate with Development Staff to meet all relevant grant reporting requirements, including helping compile and interpret data and draft narratives.
Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

Active member of California State Bar in good standing (required);
Willingness to train and work with volunteer attorneys and students (required);
Spanish-language proficiency (preferred);
Minimum 6 years of experience practicing law (required);
At least 3 years of experience in landlord-tenant law, litigation, and administrative law (required);
Demonstrated commitment to applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in performance of job duties (required); and
Demonstrated 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.)