Foreclosure Prevention Fellow
About The Position
This position in ICLS’s Housing Practice Group focuses on providing legal assistance and representation to clients facing eviction in courts throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Housing Attorneys work to secure a client’s right to safe and habitable housing and to ensure tenants’ rights under federal and state law are upheld, either through negotiation or trial. A successful outcome often provides clients with adequate time to move, seals the court record, and establishes an accurate record of money owed. The work is challenging due to the scarcity of housing options for individuals facing eviction, but it is also rewarding as preserving housing is a community-centered, multi-faceted approach. The Housing Practice Group offers a strong support system for attorneys to discuss case trends, negotiation tactics, and litigation strategy, with built-in mentorship and readily available guidance. The team is further supported by dedicated paralegals assisting with court-based projects, clinic services, and housing hotlines, as well as talented legal administrative support staff. Staff attorneys are encouraged to conduct community legal education presentations, attend community resource events, collaborate with Pro Bono volunteers, participate in local bar association events, and engage with the broader civil legal aid community.
Requirements
- Admission to the State Bar of California, in good standing
- 0-3 years of experience
- Active listening skills
- Trauma-informed interviewing skills
- Legal writing and research skills
- Analytical skills
- Effectively manage time and case load
- Negotiation
- Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to travel to community events in ICLS's service area
- Ability to participate in events outside of regular work hours
Nice To Haves
- Courtroom/trial experience (will be gained at ICLS for those with limited experience)
- Bilingual (desired, but required)
Responsibilities
- Represent tenants in unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuits
- Represent tenants in litigation and administrative proceedings to improve living conditions
- Participate in community outreach events and legal workshops/clinics
- Provide legal advice and full scope representation in court to tenants facing eviction.
- Conduct intake interviews with new clients
- Provide in-office “backup” on a rotating basis, responding to client emergencies and agency inquiries
- Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters as required
Benefits
- Costs reimbursed by ICLS for local bar association events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
