2027 Housing Justice Post-Graduate Legal Fellowship

ICLC•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Inner City Law Center (ICLC), a nonprofit law firm in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles, is hiring current 3Ls and recent law school graduates for a two-year Housing Justice Fellowship. Fellows work with the Eviction Defense team to help prevent homelessness by fighting evictions and preserving tenants’ housing throughout Los Angeles County. They receive training in housing law and civil litigation, along with targeted guidance and mentorship, and progress toward representing tenants in eviction court. The role includes fast-paced eviction defense litigation and direct client work. Fellows handle cases from pleadings and investigation through discovery, motions, hearings, negotiations, settlement, trial, and appellate advocacy. They also participate in community outreach and know-your-rights workshops, and collaborate with private law firms providing pro bono representation to ICLC clients. The fellowship is full-time and begins in Fall 2027. Starting salary after bar passage is $78,000–$85,500, depending on experience. ICLC requires staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and undergo TB testing upon hire.

Requirements

Commitment to ICLC’s mission and values.
Demonstrated commitment to tenants’ rights, social justice, or public interest law.
Entry-level experience (0–2 years).
California Bar membership or plans to take the California bar exam in July 2027.
Bright, with good judgment and the ability to work well with clients and team members.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to assume responsibility quickly and independently in a rapidly growing organization.
Access to reliable transportation.
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and willing to undergo TB testing upon hire.

Responsibilities

Represent tenants in eviction defense matters and help preserve their tenancies.
Handle all stages of cases, including pleadings, case investigation, discovery, motions, hearings, negotiations, settlement, trial, and appellate advocacy.
Work directly with clients.
Participate in community outreach and know-your-rights workshops.
Work with private law firms providing pro bono representation to ICLC clients.
Participate in the fellowship’s training curriculum and receive guidance and mentorship.