Attorney - Eviction Diversion (Hybrid)

COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCAL•Compton, CA

7d•$80,000 - $98,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Legal Aid So Cal (CLA SoCal) is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Staff Attorney to join their Voluntary Eviction Diversion Pilot Program (EDPP). This program aims to reduce eviction filings and prevent homelessness through mediation and rental assistance coordination at the Compton Los Angeles Superior Court. The Staff Attorney will serve as a neutral, third-party mediator, providing high-quality alternative dispute resolution services, including litigant evaluation, paperwork preparation, and referrals. This is a hybrid, full-time exempt position reporting to the Supervising Attorney.

Requirements

Juris Doctor and active membership in good-standing with the State Bar of California Bar or member of another state bar and ability to register as a legal services provider.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the practice of law including housing law, landlord-tenant disputes, or related areas.
Ability to handle difficult litigants in stressful situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and perform several activities at once and under pressure.
Self-motivated, ability to learn quickly, initiative to problem-solve.
Ability to work collaboratively with government agencies, courts, and community organizations.
Proactive approach, anticipate problems, solution-focused, and able to think on their feet.
Experience in providing Trauma-Responsive/Informed services to clients.
Ability to model CLA SoCal’s values and mission – Required
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel within the service area - Required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mediation practices and court procedures – Strongly Preferred.
Bilingual Spanish language proficiency – Strongly Preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality alternative dispute resolutions services, including but not limited to litigant evaluation and education, preparation of paperwork including settlement agreements, and referral to additional services.
Maintain detailed and accurate notes in VEDPP platform (Forward) and accurate timekeeping in CLA SoCal’s case management system (Legal Server).
Timely enter required data into VEDPP platform.
Effectively and efficiently communicate with VEDPP Litigants.
In coordination with program paralegal staff, assist litigants in applying for services and if successful, rental arrears.
Observe confidentiality and neutrality of VEDPP Litigants.
Work with community groups, conduct outreach, and provide community education presentations and materials as needed.
Work with a multi-cultural perspective of inclusion and diversity.
Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization.