Staff Attorney II, Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project (PEHP)
Core
Provide legal representation, advice, and education to remove barriers faced by community members experiencing homelessness in West Los Angeles County.
Role type
Mid-level civil attorney (housing/homelessness)
Builds
Legal services for unhoused individuals
Domain
Non-profit legal services / Housing law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Civil litigation, landlord-tenant law, eviction defense, record sealing/expungement, public benefits law, time management, problem solving, case management
Preferred skills
Non-profit legal services experience, Spanish language proficiency, valid driver's license
Technologies
Court motions, discovery documents, trial court documents
Responsibilities
Represent clients in eviction defense and housing discrimination cases; Litigate cases including drafting motions, discovery, and trial representation; Conduct intakes and provide legal assistance at clinics and outreach events; Coordinate with social service providers; Travel locally for client services and court representation. (via careerplan.io/jobs/45-001-87-070-staff-attorney-ii-preventing-and-ending-homelessness-project-pehp-at-bet-tzedek-legal-serv)
Seniority
Mid-level attorney (limited supervision)