Staff Attorney I, Eviction Defense Project

Overview

Bet Tzedek Legal Services seeks a Staff Attorney I for the Eviction Defense Project (EDP) in Los Angeles County. The project fights to eliminate homelessness by providing litigation-based direct services to residential tenants facing eviction. EDP is part of the Right to Counsel Coalition and Stay Housed L.A. initiative. This position is eligible for Bet Tzedek Legal Services' hybrid / remote workplace designation. While the primary workplace is Bet Tzedek's offices, the employee may be permitted to work remotely or may be required to work in other locations depending on workload / business obligations.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a manager, litigate eviction cases, including 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.
• Typically carry a caseload of approximately 15 to 25 active cases.
• Perform case management duties, including maintaining case files in accordance with agency practices and procedures.
• Co-counsel with pro bono volunteers to represent clients in eviction cases and other housing matters.
• Collaborate with Development Staff to meet grant reporting requirements, including data interpretation and drafting narratives.
• Assist with trainings, know-your-rights presentations, and outreach events on housing issues (virtual and in-person) as needed.
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing (required).
• Willingness 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 and independently with minimal to moderate supervision (required).
• Commitment to Bet Tzedek's mission to provide free legal services and to applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in performance of duties (required).

Qualifications

Salary and Benefits

How to Apply

Please visit https : / / bettzedek.org / careers / to submit a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample for "Attorney I – EDP."

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 extended to candidates is based on an 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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