Litigation Associate Supervising Attorney
About The Position
The Litigation Associate Supervising Attorney plays a key leadership role on NLSLA’s eviction defense team, overseeing and developing attorneys and legal fellows. The ideal candidate will be an experienced litigator with a strong commitment to anti-poverty work, capable of leading legal advocacy in a high volume and fast-paced environment. Stay Housed L.A is a collaborative initiative between Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles and local community-based organizations and legal service providers. The partnership aims to implement a county-wide Right to Counsel program, ensuring that tenants across Los Angeles County have access to legal information, resources and, when appropriate (eligible), legal representation in court eviction proceedings.
Requirements
- A JD from an accredited law school and active California State Bar license.
- A minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience, from intake through trial.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, business communication platforms, and web-based case management platforms.
- Passion, empathy, and compassion for supporting people from different lived experiences.
- Passion for NLSLA mission and demonstrated commitment to advocating for the legal rights of low-income individuals.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to proactively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Jury trial experience preferred.
- Prior experience with unlawful detainer litigation and housing law preferred.
- Have previous experience working in a legal aid or public interest law firm.
- Are bilingual in Spanish, due to the high number of Spanish-speaking residents in the community, or in any of the other Los Angeles threshold languages, which is highly valued in our community outreach efforts.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and mentor attorneys and legal fellows.
- Support, guide, and evaluate professional development of staff.
- Oversee case management, review substantive casework, accompany new advocates to court hearings, and back up advocates and volunteers at our weekly housing clinics.
- Provide direct representation to tenants in unlawful detainer matters, as needed to support program operations.
- Serve as a member of the NLSLA Leadership Team.
- Travel to NLSLA program offices, courthouses, and other locations throughout Los Angeles County will be required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of plan options.
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and options for voluntary contributions.
- Monthly bilingual supplement for qualified employees.
- Loan Repayment Assistance Program, which provides law school student loan repayment assistance for eligible individuals.
- Technology reimbursement to help you stay connected and equipped to do your best work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
