Staff Attorney I, Preventing and Ending Homelessness ProjectBet Tzedek Legal Services • Los Angeles, CA, US
Staff Attorney I, Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project
Bet Tzedek Legal Services • Los Angeles, CA, US
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionVisit https : / / bettzedek.org / careers / to submit a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample for "Staff Attorney I, PEHP." No phone calls, please. Attend monthly clinics to provide legal advice and limited-scope representation to individuals at risk of eviction or who 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 clients' general housing rights and fair housing rights Provide legal representation, limited-scope representation, and counsel 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 fair housing rights 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 rights of tenants experiencing harassment, illegal rent increases, and violations of the implied warranty of habitability Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, Bet Tzedek's mission and core values (required) Active member of the California State Bar in good standing (required) Ability to work independently while receiving case support and supervision (required) Minimum two years' experience 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) Entry level Full-time Legal Law Practice
Overview
Bet Tzedek Legal Services seeks a determined, organized, and zealous attorney to work in our new coordinated service delivery program. This position is eligible for Bet Tzedek Legal Services' hybrid / remote workplace designation. Depending on workload, the employee may be required to work in the office or other locations. This requirement may be temporary or ongoing.
Salary and Benefits
Salary : $72,495.22-$82,001.88
Benefits : Bet Tzedek offers an excellent benefits package in addition to competitive salaries. Current benefits include :
- A generous number of paid holidays (up to 21 per year), vacation (up to 20, depending on years with the agency), and sick days (up to 45) annually
- Personal and floating holidays
- Compensatory time for exempt employees
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave (after 1 year of employment)
- Various paid leaves
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage for employees and dependents, with office visit co-pay reimbursement for HMO enrollees
- Life / AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan
- Voluntary life / AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital confinement, and pet insurance
- 401(k) and 403(b) plans (employee contributions)
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare
- Commuter / transit and parking benefits
How To Apply
Note : All positions are subject to funding; ongoing funding or employment cannot be assured. Bet Tzedek is a unionized environment. Our salary range for unionized positions reflects our agreed-upon step placement system, and the final offer is based on internal equity review and candidates' relevant experience, skills, background, and bar date, if applicable.
To best serve our communities, Bet Tzedek seeks diverse staff with cultural competency reflecting our client populations. We strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities and historically oppressed groups to apply.
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